What reading level is Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much?

Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much by Kevin Kenny is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much appropriate for?

Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Mental Health, Emotional: Family Change, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

What genre is Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much?

Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much is fiction — Alcoholics.

How many pages is Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much?

Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much by Kevin Kenny is 31 pages.

Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much

Kevin Kenny

Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much

Q: Does Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much have any content warnings?

Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Mental Health, Emotional: Family Change, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kevin Kenny

Illustrated by Helen Cogancherry

Reading Level 2 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if someone you love sometimes acts in confusing ways because they’re sick? Imagine trying to understand your mom when she drinks too much, and your feelings keep changing. Can Maureen find hope even when things feel hard?

Themes

FamilyMental HealthSubstance AbuseEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This sensitive early reader explores a young girl's perspective on her mother's struggle with alcoholism. Designed for ages 5-8, it gently addresses the complexities of loving a parent with a health issue, focusing on emotional understanding without graphic detail. Parents should be aware the book introduces themes of substance abuse in a simple, age-appropriate manner.