What reading level is Shanah Tovah?

Shanah Tovah by Joni Kibort Sussman is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Shanah Tovah appropriate for?

Shanah Tovah is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Shanah Tovah?

Shanah Tovah is fiction — Board books.

Does Shanah Tovah have any content warnings?

Shanah Tovah has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Shanah Tovah

Joni Kibort Sussman

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.