OVER IN/MEADOW
Parachute Press
OVER IN/MEADOW
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Parachute Press
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
Can you count all the busy animals playing in the meadow? From one buzzing bee to ten hopping rabbits, each creature has something special to do. What surprises will you find as the numbers grow?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to numbers one through ten through the engaging activities of meadow animals. Perfect for ages 5 to 8, it combines simple counting with nature themes to support early literacy and numeracy skills. The content is gentle, nonfiction-inspired fiction with no challenging topics.
Why we rated OVER IN/MEADOW 7C
OVER IN/MEADOW is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, OVER IN/MEADOW works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate OVER IN/MEADOW 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, OVER IN/MEADOW explores early literacy, counting, animals, and nature — 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 early literacy, counting, animals.
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
- 9780553155730
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Published
- September 1, 1987
- Type
- Fiction