Short a

August Hoeft

Cover of Short a

Short a

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The sound of /ă/

by August Hoeft

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

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Can you hear the magic in the short A sound? Imagine a world filled with fun words that all share this special sound, waiting for you to discover! What new words will you find that start with the short A?

Themes

English LanguagePhonicsEarly ReadingVowel SoundsEducation

Quick Assessment

This book is part of the 'Discover Phonics Vowel Sounds' series, designed to help early readers aged 5 to 8 master the short A vowel sound through engaging images and targeted vocabulary. With 20 pages focused on phonics, it supports children beginning to read or needing extra help with vowel sounds. Available in multiple formats, it offers flexibility for home or classroom use and emphasizes confidence in reading and pronunciation.

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

12 pages
ISBN
9780760875360
Pages
12
Publisher
Xist Publishing
Published
2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

English LanguageVowelsReadingPhonetic MethodStudy and TeachingPhoneticsOversize Books