Step this way

Tish Rabe

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Step this way

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tish Rabe

Illustrated by Brannon, Tom, illustrator

Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!; Step into Reading: Step 2

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Sally and Nick face a tricky shoe problem, but the clever Cat has a fun solution! They embark on a magical journey in the Thinga-ma-jigger to meet animal friends and discover how feet come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. This playful adventure teaches how everyone’s feet are unique and special.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
5

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
546 words
4m read-aloud
ISBN
9780375971631
Pages
32
Publisher
Random House
Published
2013
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
546
Read-Aloud
~4 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy