The Baker's Dozen
Dan Andreasen
The Baker's Dozen
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Counting Book
by Dan Andreasen
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
This baker doesn’t just make treats—he creates a magical feast that counts all the way to thirteen! From one sweet éclair to a dozen cupcakes, every delicious bite adds up to a celebration. Discover why counting has never tasted so good.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming picture book introduces early readers to counting through the engaging story of a baker preparing a variety of treats for guests. Aimed at ages 5-8, it combines concepts of numbers and food in a fun, accessible way without any content concerns. The book supports early math skills while sparking interest in cooking and occupations.
Why we rated The Baker's Dozen 7C
The Baker's Dozen 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, The Baker's Dozen works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Baker's Dozen 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, The Baker's Dozen explores business, careers, occupations, counting & numbers, and cooking & food — 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 business, careers, occupations.
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
- 9780805078091
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- July 24, 2007
- Type
- Fiction