My mom and dad
Claudia Harrington
My mom and dad
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Claudia Harrington
Illustrated by Persico, Zoe, 1993- illustrator
The text is written at a 1st 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
This book shows you what makes a mom and dad truly special, beyond just being parents. You'll see their love and everyday moments through the eyes of a child, making family feel warm and real. Discover why these simple stories matter in your own life!
Themes
Quick Assessment
My Mom and Dad by Claudia Harrington is a gentle, early-reader fiction book suitable for ages 5-8, focusing on family life and cultural experiences of Japanese Americans. It offers young readers relatable stories about family dynamics and social customs, enriched by youthful artistic expression. The content is age-appropriate with positive themes about family and identity.
Why we rated My mom and dad 6LS
My mom and dad is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My mom and dad works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate My mom and dad as 6LS ("Light — Social") 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 mom and dad explores family, multicultural, friendship, youths' art, and social life and customs — 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, multicultural, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6LS — Light — SocialNo 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
- 9781624021077
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Looking Glass Library
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction