On the right side
CCCY's 1989 Presidential Consultation Examining the Potential Impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on Canadian Legislation and Policies (1989 Ottawa, Ont.)
On the right side
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Canada and the Convention on the Rights of the Child : Proceedings from the CCCY's 1989 Presidential Consultation Examining the Potential Impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on Canadian Legislation and Policies
by CCCY's 1989 Presidential Consultation Examining the Potential Impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on Canadian Legislation and Policies (1989 Ottawa, Ont.)
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
What if the rules made just for kids could change the whole country? Imagine a world where every child's voice matters in big decisions about their lives. But what happens when these new ideas meet old laws? The future is waiting to be decided.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers to the concept of children's rights and their legal status in Canada, inspired by international laws. It's designed for early readers aged 5-8 and uses accessible language to explore complex ideas about laws and policies affecting children. Parents should note this is a fictionalized, educational approach to understanding children's rights within Canadian legislation.
Why we rated On the right side 8LT
On the right side is written at a Level 3 reading level across 52 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, On the right side works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate On the right side as 8LT ("Light — Thematic") 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 right side explores children's rights, legal concepts, international law, canada, and education — 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 children's rights, legal concepts, international law.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LT — Light — ThematicNo 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
- 092078626X
- Pages
- 52
- Publisher
- Canadian Council on Children and Youth
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction