My Family is Moving
Beverly D. Roman
My Family is Moving
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Beverly D. Roman
Illustrated by Michael J. Cadieux
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Moving to a new house can feel like the biggest adventure ever—and sometimes the scariest too. Imagine having special puzzles and games that help you share your feelings, remember your favorite moments, and even plan your own move! It’s not just about packing boxes; it’s about making a whole new home for your heart.
Quick Assessment
This early reader book supports children aged 5-8 in navigating the emotional and practical aspects of moving to a new home. It includes interactive puzzles, games, and activities designed to help kids express their feelings, preserve memories, and engage in the moving process. The content is gentle and age-appropriate, making it a helpful tool for families undergoing this transition.
Why we rated My Family is Moving 7LE
My Family is Moving 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 Family is Moving works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate My Family is Moving as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, My Family is Moving explores family, coming of age, 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 family, coming of age, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781888891461
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- BR Anchor Publishing
- Published
- August 23, 2006
- Type
- Fiction