Shanah Tovah

Joni Kibort Sussman

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Shanah Tovah

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Good Year, Songs for Jewish Holidays

by Joni Kibort Sussman

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

The text is written at a 1st 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

Grover scrubs the floor, then grabs the shofar. The deep sound fills the room just as the sweet smell of apples and honey floats in. Suddenly, something unexpected happens—what will Grover do next?

Themes

FamilyHoliday TraditionsCultural CelebrationEarly Reading

Quick Assessment

This early reader book introduces young children to the traditions of Rosh Hashanah through the character Grover, who prepares for the holiday by cleaning, blowing the shofar, and enjoying symbolic foods like apples and honey. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently explores cultural customs with simple text and engaging illustrations. There is no content of concern for this age group.

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

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Details

ISBN
9781890161255
Publisher
Kar-Ben Publishing (R)
Published
December 1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Audio: Juvenile