That is that

Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson

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That is that

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when someone you love has to leave? Emma Rose and Meko find special ways to keep their dad close in their hearts, even when he’s not at home. But how will they learn to feel whole again?

Themes

Single-parent familiesFamilyEmotional resilience

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction book explores the emotions of young children coping with a single-parent family situation after their father leaves. Designed for early readers aged 5-8, it sensitively addresses themes of loss and family change without heavy conflict. Parents can expect a warm story that supports understanding and emotional resilience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
0060247088
Pages
32
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published
1979
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Single-parent FamiliesParent and Child