My Dad
Anthony Browne
My Dad
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anthony Browne
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
Have you ever wondered what makes your dad a superhero? Imagine a dad who can jump over the moon, swim like a fish, and is as warm as toast on a chilly morning. What amazing things will you discover about this dad?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming picture book celebrates the imaginative and loving qualities of fathers through the eyes of a young child. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it uses simple language and vivid imagery to explore themes of family and admiration without any challenging content.
Why we rated My Dad 7C
My Dad 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, My Dad works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate My Dad 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, My Dad explores family, coming of age, and children's fiction — 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 family, coming of age, children's fiction.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781446404478
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Farrar Straus&Giro
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction