Swimming time!
Brendan Flynn
Swimming time!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brendan Flynn
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
Swimming isn't just a fun splash in the pool—it's a super skill that can make you strong and confident! Discover the cool moves and amazing strokes that turn kids into swimming champions. Dive in to see why learning to swim is one of the best adventures you can have!
Themes
Quick Assessment
Swimming Time! introduces young readers to the fundamentals of swimming through simple, carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs. Designed for children ages 5 to 8, it combines engaging visuals with age-appropriate questions and a photo glossary to support nonfiction reading skills. This book is suitable for early readers interested in sports and physical activity, with no content concerns.
Why we rated Swimming time! 7C
Swimming time! is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Swimming time! works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Swimming time! as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Swimming time! explores sports, nonfiction, and juvenile literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, nonfiction, juvenile literature.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781512414356
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications TM
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction