Teamwork
Diane Lindsey Reeves
Teamwork
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Diane Lindsey Reeves
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
What if working together was the secret to solving every problem at school? Imagine exploring four exciting missions where listening, talking, body language, and writing unlock the power of teamwork. Can you crack the code to being a super teammate and help your whole class shine?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces children ages 5-8 to the essential life skill of teamwork through four relatable classroom scenarios. It encourages participation and understanding of key communication skills such as listening, speaking, nonverbal cues, and writing in a gentle, age-appropriate manner. Supplementary materials like a glossary and index support comprehension and extend learning.
Why we rated Teamwork 7C
Teamwork is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Teamwork works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Teamwork 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, Teamwork explores self-esteem, etiquette, friendship, and family — 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 self-esteem, etiquette, friendship.
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.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781534173309
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Cherry Lake
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction