Summer
Steven Schnur
Summer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Alphabet Acrostic
by Steven Schnur
Illustrated by Leslie Evans
The text is written at a 4th 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
Bright days filled with sandy shores, sweet watermelons, and cozy porch swings come alive in playful acrostic poems that celebrate all the joys of summer. Each page invites young readers to experience the magic of warm weather through fun and colorful words.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0618023720
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- March 28, 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 429
- Read-Aloud
- ~3 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy