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Paddy finds a job

John S. Goodall

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Paddy finds a job

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Pop-up Story

by John S. Goodall

Reading Level 1-2 6C Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Paddy rushes through the bustling restaurant, carrying a tray stacked high with plates. Suddenly, a lady poodle’s feather boa floats right into his path—what will happen next?

Quick Assessment

This wordless picture book follows Paddy, a pig, as he takes on the job of a waiter in a fancy restaurant. Perfect for early readers aged 5 to 8, it encourages observation and storytelling skills through engaging illustrations and interactive movable elements.

Why we rated Paddy finds a job 6C

Paddy finds a job is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Paddy finds a job works for readers up to grade 3.5.

We rate Paddy finds a job as 6C ("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, Paddy finds a job explores family, humor, adventure, and friendship — 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 family, humor, adventure.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

12 pages
ISBN
0689502133
Pages
12
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published
1981
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Toy and Movable BooksSpecimensPigsRestaurantsStories Without WordsPigs in FictionRestaurants in FictionWork