Sad
Janine Amos
Sad
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Feelings
by Janine Amos
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
Have you ever felt so sad that you didn't know what to do? Imagine a world where talking about your feelings can help you feel better. What secrets will these stories reveal about sadness?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a collection of short stories aimed at young children to help them understand and express feelings of sadness. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it encourages emotional literacy and open conversations about difficult emotions. Parents can use this as a tool to support their child's emotional development in a gentle and accessible way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780811469135
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers
- Published
- May 1995
- Type
- Nonfiction