The Clock Book
Kate Mason
The Clock Book
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Learn to Tell Time!
by Kate Mason
Illustrated by Shelley Dieterichs
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
Here's a secret: Kelly doesn't know how to tell time yet, but she really wants to watch her favorite show at five o'clock. Her friend Zach shows her a magical clock with moveable hands that can unlock the mystery of time. But that's only the beginning of her exciting learning adventure!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story introduces children ages 5-8 to the concept of telling time through an engaging narrative about Kelly and her friend Zach. The book includes a movable clock face to encourage hands-on learning, making it ideal for young readers developing time-telling skills. It is appropriate for grade 2 reading levels and contains no content concerns.
Why we rated The Clock Book 7C
The Clock Book is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Clock Book works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Clock Book 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 Clock Book explores concepts - time, friendship, early learning, and fiction — 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 concepts - time, friendship, early learning.
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
- 9780816740314
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Troll Communications Llc
- Published
- August 1996
- Type
- Fiction