The Friendly Dolphin (Big Book)
Stan Pearce
The Friendly Dolphin (Big Book)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stan Pearce
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 it would be like to meet a friendly dolphin? Splashing through the waves, these playful creatures seem to smile just for you. What secrets do they hide beneath the sparkling sea?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This simple, engaging story introduces early readers to dolphins through easy-to-understand text and vibrant illustrations, perfect for children aged 5 to 8. It encourages curiosity about marine life and promotes reading confidence with its straightforward language. There is no content likely to cause concern, making it suitable for young children.
Why we rated The Friendly Dolphin (Big Book) 7C
The Friendly Dolphin (Big 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 Friendly Dolphin (Big Book) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Friendly Dolphin (Big 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 Friendly Dolphin (Big Book) explores animals, friendship, and nature — 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 animals, friendship, nature.
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
- 9780705509268
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Wright Group/ McGraw-Hill
- Published
- February 1988
- Type
- Fiction