Tell Me A Story Mama

Angela Johnson

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Tell Me A Story Mama

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Angela Johnson

Illustrated by David Soman

Reading Level 1-2 6LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of turning pages fills the cozy room, mingling with the sweet scent of warm cookies. A little girl snuggles close as her mama shares magical tales from when she was young. Every story feels like a gentle hug, weaving memories and love that sparkle in the quiet night.

Themes

FamilyMothers and daughtersFriendshipFiction anthologies & collections

Quick Assessment

This gentle picture book celebrates the bond between mother and daughter through shared storytelling. It features a young girl and her mother reminiscing about favorite stories from the mother's childhood, fostering family connection and imagination. Appropriate for early readers aged 5-8, it offers warm, soothing content with no sensitive themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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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
1
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9780531070321
Pages
32
Publisher
Orchard
Published
September 1, 1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fiction Anthologies & CollectionsMothers and DaughtersFamilyParentsPeople & PlacesUnited StatesAfrican-AmericanAfro-AmericansAfrican AmericansMothers and Daughters in FictionAfrican Americans in FictionParent and ChildMothersAward:Ezra_Jack_Keats_awardLexile:550Lexile_range:501-600Age:min:5Age:max:6