Swim, Little Wombat, Swim!

Charles Fuge

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Swim, Little Wombat, Swim!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Charles Fuge

Reading Level 1-2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Little Wombat discovers the joy of swimming when a friendly Platypus helps him after a scary fall into the pond. Together, they learn about courage and friendship while having fun in the water. This gentle tale encourages trying new things with a buddy by your side.

Themes

FriendshipAdventureSocial IssuesSwimming

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
282 words
2m read-aloud
ISBN
140272375X
Pages
24
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Published
August 1, 2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
282
Read-Aloud
~2 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesFriendshipPreschool Picture Story BooksSwimmingPlatypusAnimalsMammalsSports & RecreationWater SportsJuvy-Picture BksBg-TransportWombats