More simple signs
Cindy Wheeler
More simple signs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cindy Wheeler
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Feel the gentle sweep of fingers dancing in the air, painting pictures without sound. Imagine speaking with your hands, telling stories about tigers and kindness, all without saying a single word aloud. This magical way to communicate opens up a whole new world just for you.
Themes
Quick Assessment
More Simple Signs introduces young children to 29 everyday words in American Sign Language through clear picture clues and simple instructions. Designed for early readers aged 5-8, this book encourages communication beyond spoken language and includes the ASL alphabet for kids ready to explore further. It offers an accessible, engaging way to broaden children's understanding of diverse communication methods.
Why we rated More simple signs 7C
More simple signs is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, More simple signs works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate More simple signs as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, More simple signs explores american sign language, juvenile literature, sign language, education, and communication — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about american sign language, juvenile literature, sign language.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0670874779
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Viking Juvenile
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction