One Little Bean
Cecil Kim
One Little Bean
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Observation - Life Cycle
by Cecil Kim
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
Watch a tiny bean grow from a seed into a tall plant bursting with life! Bright pictures and simple words help young readers discover how plants sprout, grow leaves, and make new seeds to start the cycle all over again.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781925186406
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Big & Small
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 150
- Read-Aloud
- ~1 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy