The illustrated story of President Joseph Smith
Della Mae Rasmussen
The illustrated story of President Joseph Smith
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Della Mae Rasmussen
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’s like to follow a very special message from an angel? Imagine a young man named Joseph Smith who saw a vision that changed his whole life and led him to start a new church. What surprising adventures will Joseph face next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated biography introduces young readers to the life of Joseph Smith, founder and first president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Written for ages 5-8 with simple language and engaging pictures, it presents his story in an accessible way. The book gently explores themes of faith and leadership without intense conflict or mature content.
Why we rated The illustrated story of President Joseph Smith 7C
The illustrated story of President Joseph Smith is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The illustrated story of President Joseph Smith works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The illustrated story of President Joseph Smith 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 illustrated story of President Joseph Smith explores biography, faith & religion, leadership, and history — 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 biography, faith & religion, leadership.
- ✓ 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
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 093876201X
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Eagle Systems International
- Published
- 1982
- Type
- Nonfiction