Pennies

Suzanne Lieurance

Cover of Pennies

Pennies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Suzanne Lieurance

Illustrated by Tom Payne

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

One penny can change everything! Watch as a determined child hunts for just one more penny to make a shiny nickel, proving that even the smallest things can make a big difference.

Themes

Juvenile Easy ReadersFriendshipLearningFamily

Quick Assessment

Pennies is a simple, engaging story perfect for early readers aged 5 to 8, focusing on counting and the value of money. The narrative encourages persistence and basic math skills in a relatable, everyday context. It contains gentle themes suitable for young children learning to read and understand numbers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9780516278186
Pages
32
Publisher
Children's Press(CT)
Published
March 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BeginnerCoinsCountingStories in Rhyme