Our Kid
Tony Ross
Our Kid
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tony Ross
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 roar of a fish-powered submarine bubbles all around as Our Kid zooms through underwater tunnels. The smell of adventure fills the air while dinopirates shout and elephants trumpet nearby. It’s not your usual trip to school, and every twist and turn feels as wild and surprising as a goat’s clever grin.
Quick Assessment
This lively picture book by Tony Ross follows Our Kid’s imaginative and unconventional journey to school, filled with whimsical adventures and playful humor. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it encourages creativity and celebrates individuality, making it a great choice for children who enjoy fantastical stories. There are no content concerns, and the story's lighthearted tone is suitable for young audiences.
Why we rated Our Kid 7C
Our Kid is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Our Kid works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Our Kid 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, Our Kid explores adventure, humor, friendship, and family — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, humor, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781512481518
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Andersen Press USA
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction