My Name Is Jesus
Diane M. Stortz
My Name Is Jesus
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Fun with Counting
by Diane M. Stortz
Illustrated by Jodie McCallum
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
Hear the gentle whispers of a little baby in a manger, the soft rustle of palm leaves underfoot, and the warm glow of candlelight flickering in a humble room. Feel the wonder grow as you count from one to five, stepping through the early days of a special boy named Jesus. His story shines with kindness and hope, inviting you to discover the love he shares.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the story of Jesus' birth, childhood, and ministry through simple counting from one to five. With gentle language and vivid sensory details, it combines religious biography with basic numeracy skills, making it suitable for young children beginning to read. The book is appropriate for early elementary readers and focuses on themes of faith and kindness without complex theological concepts.
Why we rated My Name Is Jesus 7C
My Name Is Jesus is written at a Level 2 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My Name Is Jesus works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate My Name Is Jesus 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 Name Is Jesus explores religion - biblical biography, friendship, and family — 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 religion - biblical biography, friendship, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9780784705384
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Bean Sprouts
- Published
- July 1996
- Type
- Nonfiction