That grand master jumping teacher, Bernard, meets Jerome, the great jumping glump
David M. McPhail
That grand master jumping teacher, Bernard, meets Jerome, the great jumping glump
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Story and Pictures
by David M. McPhail
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
Bernard leaps high into the air, his feet barely touching the ground. Jerome watches, ready to jump his best in the big championship. Suddenly, a surprise challenge appears—can Jerome keep up?
Quick Assessment
This early reader book follows Bernard, an experienced jumping teacher, as he trains Jerome for a world championship jumping match. Suitable for ages 5-8, it uses simple language and vibrant illustrations to engage young readers. The story encourages physical activity and perseverance without any content concerns.
Why we rated That grand master jumping teacher, Bernard, meets Jerome, the great jumping glump 6LP
That grand master jumping teacher, Bernard, meets Jerome, the great jumping glump is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, That grand master jumping teacher, Bernard, meets Jerome, the great jumping glump works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate That grand master jumping teacher, Bernard, meets Jerome, the great jumping glump as 6LP ("Light — Physical") 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, That grand master jumping teacher, Bernard, meets Jerome, the great jumping glump explores adventure, sports, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, sports, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6LP — Light — PhysicalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 0723262098
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Warne
- Published
- 1982
- Type
- Fiction