Sad

Janine Amos

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Sad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Feelings

by Janine Amos

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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

Emotional HealthFamilyFriendshipSelf-Discovery

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Sadness Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9780811469135
Pages
32
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers
Published
May 1995
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Emotions