Tell me the promises
Joni Eareckson Tada
Tell me the promises
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Family Covenant for Eternity
by Joni Eareckson Tada
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 every promise your parents make is like a secret treasure just for you? Imagine stories where parents always keep their word, protect you no matter what, and tell the truth even when it’s hard. But what happens when keeping a promise becomes the biggest adventure of all?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection of seven short stories is designed for early readers aged 5-8, focusing on the important commitments between parents and children, such as protection and honesty. The book gently introduces Christian values and the significance of promises in family relationships, making it suitable for young children without any distressing content.
Why we rated Tell me the promises 7C
Tell me the promises is written at a Level 2 reading level across 46 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tell me the promises works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Tell me the promises 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, Tell me the promises explores family, christian life, parent and child, promises, and children's stories — 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 family, christian life, parent and child.
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
- 0891079041
- Pages
- 46
- Publisher
- Crossway Books
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction