Tell Me About God
Susan Harding
Tell Me About God
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Simple Studies in the Doctrine of God for Children
by Susan Harding
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Soft whispers and gentle warmth fill the air as questions about God float like tiny stars in the night sky. Feel the calm and wonder as you explore who God is and what love means. It’s a quiet journey that touches your heart in surprising ways.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle fictional introduction to the concept of God is designed for early readers aged 5 to 8. It thoughtfully explores themes of faith and love in a way that is accessible and comforting for young children. Parents should note that it approaches Christian ideas broadly, fostering curiosity without delving into complex theology.
Why we rated Tell Me About God 8C
Tell Me About God is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tell Me About God works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Tell Me About God as 8C ("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, Tell Me About God explores religion, christian education, 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 religion, christian education, family.
- ✓ 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
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
God and Me
Rebecca Egbert
God and Me
Rebecca Egbert
Tell Me about Faith
Stephen Elkins
Tell Me about Faith
Stephen Elkins
All about God
Mary Rose Pearson
All about God
Mary Rose Pearson
Talking to your child about God
David Heller
Talking to your child about God
David Heller
God's names
Sally Michael
God's names
Sally Michael
God Is...
Alex Miles
God Is...
Alex Miles
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780851515106
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Banner of Truth
- Published
- March 1993
- Type
- Nonfiction