That's our nurse!
Ann Morris
That's our nurse!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ann Morris
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
Have you ever wondered what happens at the nurse's office during school? Mrs. Geary, the school nurse, knows just how to help kids feel better and keep the day running smoothly. But what surprises might she have in store for her students today?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader introduces young children to the role of a school nurse through the day-to-day activities of Mrs. Geary. Suitable for ages 5-8, it highlights the nurse's supportive interactions with students and staff, fostering understanding of this important school role without any intense content.
Why we rated That's our nurse! 7C
That's our nurse! 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 our nurse! works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate That's our nurse! 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 our nurse! explores school nursing, occupations, friendship, 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 school nursing, occupations, friendship.
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.
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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 076132402X
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction