Mr. Know-it-all crow
Cindy Leaney
Mr. Know-it-all crow
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cindy Leaney
Illustrated by King, Sue, 1966- illustrator
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
What if a clever crow could teach you all about sounds? Imagine flying through the world with Mr. Know-it-all Crow as he shows you the magic behind every noise. But can you guess the secret sound he’s hiding?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to sounds through the adventures of Mr. Know-it-all Crow. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines engaging storytelling with educational elements about different sounds and encourages sound recognition. The content is gentle and appropriate for early literacy development.
Why we rated Mr. Know-it-all crow 7C
Mr. Know-it-all crow is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mr. Know-it-all crow works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Mr. Know-it-all crow 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, Mr. Know-it-all crow explores juvenile nonfiction, grammar, general, crows, and early literacy — 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 juvenile nonfiction, grammar, general.
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
- 9781617413094
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Fitzgerald Books
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction