That's How I See Things
Sirish Rao
That's How I See Things
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sirish Rao
Illustrated by Bhajju Shyam
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
These creatures aren’t just animals—they’re a whole new world of imagination brought to life! From the clever Fox-ish to the quirky Pea-pig and the proud Croco-rooster, each character shows you how unique and wonderful differences can be. Discover why seeing things differently can change everything.
Quick Assessment
This picture book introduces young readers to a cast of imaginative hybrid animals created by Gond artist Bhajju Shyam, paired with Sirish Rao’s humorous and thoughtful narrative. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it encourages creativity and celebrates diversity through engaging illustrations and simple yet meaningful storytelling. The book is appropriate for children in early elementary grades and supports themes of individuality and perspective.
Why we rated That's How I See Things 7C
That's How I See Things is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, That's How I See Things works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate That's How I See Things 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, That's How I See Things explores friendship, humor, adventure, fantasy world-building, and multicultural — 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 friendship, humor, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9788186211106
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Tara Books
- Published
- August 2007
- Type
- Fiction