One Kansas farmer
Devin Scillian
One Kansas farmer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Kansas Number Book
by Devin Scillian
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 sun rises over a sprawling Kansas farm as a farmer counts his busy animals one by one. Suddenly, a surprise stirs in the field—what could it be? The numbers keep climbing, but the mystery is just beginning!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging early reader blends prose and verse to introduce counting through charming historical scenes set on a Kansas farm. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book offers a gentle introduction to numerals within a vivid rural setting, encouraging both literacy and numeracy development without any concerning content.
Why we rated One Kansas farmer 7C
One Kansas farmer is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, One Kansas farmer works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate One Kansas farmer 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, One Kansas farmer explores counting, juvenile literature, kansas, 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 counting, juvenile literature, kansas.
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.
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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
- 9781585361823
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Sleeping Bear Press
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction