Respect Is Correct (I'm a Great Little Kid Series)
Linda Sky Grossman
Respect Is Correct (I'm a Great Little Kid Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Linda Sky Grossman
Illustrated by Petra Bockus
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a little secret: Jennie’s wild, frizzy red hair makes her stand out in the best way. But when teasing starts, she discovers something even more powerful—how respect can change everything. And that's only the beginning of her amazing journey!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book gently addresses the challenge of teasing and encourages children to develop self-respect as well as respect for others. Suitable for ages 5-8, it uses humor and relatable situations to help young readers understand social interactions and kindness. The story is straightforward and appropriate for early elementary readers.
Why we rated Respect Is Correct (I'm a Great Little Kid Series) 7LE
Respect Is Correct (I'm a Great Little Kid Series) 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, Respect Is Correct (I'm a Great Little Kid Series) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Respect Is Correct (I'm a Great Little Kid Series) as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Respect Is Correct (I'm a Great Little Kid Series) explores friendship, social issues - general, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, social issues - general, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781896764580
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Second Story Press
- Published
- September 2002
- Type
- Fiction