The feelings book
Todd Parr
The feelings book
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Todd Parr
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 felt so many different feelings you didn’t know what to do? Imagine a world where being scared, brave, or even wanting to stand on your head is okay. What will your feelings say today?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This brightly illustrated book by Todd Parr introduces young children to a wide range of emotions in a simple, positive, and humorous way. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it encourages emotional awareness and acceptance using bold colors and childlike handwriting. The content is gentle and suitable for young children, making it an excellent tool for discussing feelings.
Why we rated The feelings book 7LE
The feelings book is written at a Level 2 reading level across 28 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The feelings book works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The feelings book as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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 feelings book explores emotions, juvenile literature, 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 emotions, juvenile literature, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo 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
- 9780744592207
- Pages
- 28
- Publisher
- Walker
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction