My mom travels a lot (Picture puffins)

Caroline Feller Bauer

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My mom travels a lot (Picture puffins)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline Feller Bauer

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Some moms have jobs that take them far away—like yours! This story shows how having a mom who travels a lot means missing her sometimes, but also discovering new ways to feel close. It’s about understanding love even when it’s stretched across miles.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the realities of having a parent with a demanding job that requires frequent travel. It thoughtfully presents both the challenges and the positive aspects of such family dynamics, making it suitable for children ages 9 to 12. Parents should note that it sensitively addresses themes of separation and connection without heavy emotional distress.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loneliness Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780669370706
Publisher
D.C. Heath
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Mothers

Subjects

EmploymentMothers