What reading level is Planting Friendship?

Planting Friendship by Callie Metler is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Planting Friendship appropriate for?

Planting Friendship is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Planting Friendship?

Planting Friendship is fiction.

Does Planting Friendship have any content warnings?

Planting Friendship has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Planting Friendship?

Planting Friendship by Callie Metler is 36 pages.

Planting Friendship

Callie Metler

Planting Friendship

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Peace, Salaam, Shalom

by Callie Metler

Reading Level 2 7LE 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

Have you ever wondered what happens when three girls from different worlds come together? Molly, Savera, and Hannah meet on the very first day of school, each with a unique story and faith. As they plant seeds in Peace Park, their friendship begins to grow—but will it be strong enough to bloom?

Themes

Friendship Family MulticulturalReligious ThemesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This gentle story explores the blossoming friendship between three girls from Christian, Muslim, and Jewish backgrounds. Through a shared planting project, it promotes themes of kindness, understanding, and cultural respect, making it a great read for early readers aged 5 to 8. The book emphasizes positive social values without heavy content, suitable for young children.