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Teamwork, Stick-To-Itiveness (Little Books of Wisdom)

B. C. Forbes

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Teamwork, Stick-To-Itiveness (Little Books of Wisdom)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by B. C. Forbes

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Hear the buzz of busy minds working together, like the hum of a bustling beehive. Feel the steady rhythm of never giving up, even when things get tricky. Together, these stories show how teamwork and stick-to-itiveness can help you reach your dreams.

Themes

FriendshipFamilySocial ScienceBusiness & EconomicsInspirational

Quick Assessment

This collection of three short essays by B.C. Forbes introduces early readers to important values like teamwork and perseverance through simple, inspirational stories. Aimed at ages 5-8, the book uses accessible language to encourage social and emotional growth without any challenging content. It’s a gentle introduction to foundational life skills and positive attitudes.

Why we rated Teamwork, Stick-To-Itiveness (Little Books of Wisdom) 7LE

Teamwork, Stick-To-Itiveness (Little Books of Wisdom) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Teamwork, Stick-To-Itiveness (Little Books of Wisdom) works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Teamwork, Stick-To-Itiveness (Little Books of Wisdom) as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Stick-To-Itiveness (Little Books of Wisdom) explores friendship, family, social science, business & economics, and inspirational — 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 friendship, family, social science.
  • 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

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781557094520
Pages
32
Publisher
Applewood Books
Published
November 1, 1998
Type
Nonfiction

Subjects

Social ScienceBusiness/EconomicsBusiness & EconomicsBusinessEconomicsFinanceBusiness LifeInspirationalToy and Movable BooksSkillsStatisticsTeams in the Workplace