The Gummy Candy Counting Book (Read with Me Cartwheel Books (Scholastic Paperback))

Amy Hutchings

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The Gummy Candy Counting Book (Read with Me Cartwheel Books (Scholastic Paperback))

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amy Hutchings

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if every gummy candy you ate could teach you to count? Imagine a colorful world where each sweet shape helps you learn numbers from one to twelve. But can you catch them all before they disappear?

Themes

CountingCandyChildren's PicturebooksEducationalGeneral

Quick Assessment

This rhyming picture book introduces children ages 9-12 to counting using bright, engaging illustrations of gummy candies in various shapes and colors. It combines early math skills with fun, sensory details to keep readers engaged. Suitable for middle-grade readers looking to reinforce number recognition in a playful way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613079167
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

PicturebooksCandyConfectioneryCountingStories in Rhyme