My Mom Works with Technology
Richard Tan
My Mom Works with Technology
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Richard Tan
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
The phone rings off the hook as Mom types fast on her computer at the hotel front desk. She answers guests' questions and solves problems before they even finish speaking. Suddenly, the screen flashes an alert—what’s happening now?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to technology through the daily work of a mother at a hotel, blending simple text with practical examples. It includes a picture-word glossary to support vocabulary development and is appropriate for ages 5 to 8. Parents can expect an engaging, educational story that gently introduces technology concepts without any challenging content.
Why we rated My Mom Works with Technology 7C
My Mom Works with Technology is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My Mom Works with Technology works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate My Mom Works with Technology 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 Mom Works with Technology explores technology, family, and early literacy — 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 technology, family, early literacy.
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781499498103
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction