Nonna tell me a story

Lidia Bastianich

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Nonna tell me a story

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Lidia's egg-citing farm adventure

by Lidia Bastianich

Illustrated by Graef, Renee, illustrator

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

I’m going to tell you a secret about Nonna Lidia’s special sleepover—there’s more than just stories and yummy food. She grew up on a farm with chickens and fresh eggs, and that’s where the real adventure begins. But that’s only the beginning!

Themes

FamilyFriendshipCookingAdventureChildhood and Youth

Quick Assessment

This charming early-reader book blends storytelling and cooking through the eyes of Nonna Lidia and her grandchildren. It highlights family traditions, farm life, and simple recipes centered around chickens and eggs. Appropriate for ages 5-8, it encourages culinary participation and appreciation of food origins in a warm, gentle way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

62 pages
ISBN
9780762451265
Pages
62
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Childhood and YouthChickensEggsChristmas CookingChristmasChristmas DecorationsGrandparentsItalyCookbooks