On the farm / by Felice Arena and Phil Kettle ; illustrated by Susy Boyer.
Felice Arena
On the farm / by Felice Arena and Phil Kettle ; illustrated by Susy Boyer.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Felice Arena
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
The fresh scent of hay mixes with the gentle lowing of cows as Jamal and Joey step onto the dairy farm. They feel the cool morning breeze and watch as cows are carefully milked, learning the secrets of farm life. It’s a day full of new sights and sounds that make their hearts beat with excitement.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces children ages 5-8 to dairy farm life through a simple, engaging story about Jamal and Joey’s visit to a farm. It combines fiction with factual information about milking cows and farm routines, making it educational and accessible for young readers. The book includes questions to reinforce comprehension and encourage interaction.
Why we rated On the farm / by Felice Arena and Phil Kettle ; illustrated by Susy Boyer. 6C
On the farm / by Felice Arena and Phil Kettle ; illustrated by Susy Boyer. is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 43 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, On the farm / by Felice Arena and Phil Kettle ; illustrated by Susy Boyer. works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate On the farm / by Felice Arena and Phil Kettle ; illustrated by Susy Boyer. as 6C ("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, On the farm / by Felice Arena and Phil Kettle ; illustrated by Susy Boyer. explores farms, dairy farming, animals, education, and early readers — 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 farms, dairy farming, animals.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — 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
- 159336363X
- Pages
- 43
- Publisher
- Mondo Pub
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction