My Daddy Loves Michigan State Football
Michael Shoule
My Daddy Loves Michigan State Football
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael Shoule
The text is written at a kindergarten 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 a football team so special? Imagine cheering with your family as the Michigan State Spartans take the field, feeling every touchdown and tackle like a big adventure. But will their team win the big game?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This board book introduces young readers to the excitement of college football through a father's shared passion for the Michigan State Spartans. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it uses simple language and vibrant illustrations to engage children while promoting family bonding and sports enthusiasm. The content is light and appropriate for this age group, with no challenging themes.
Why we rated My Daddy Loves Michigan State Football 5C
My Daddy Loves Michigan State Football is written at a Level K-1 reading level across 20 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 1.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My Daddy Loves Michigan State Football works for readers up to grade 2.5.
We rate My Daddy Loves Michigan State Football as 5C ("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 Daddy Loves Michigan State Football explores sports, family, and friendship — 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 sports, family, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
5C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780982261569
- Pages
- 20
- Publisher
- Read Together Books
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction