The Jungle Book II (Parent & Child Read Together)
McGraw-Hill
The Jungle Book II (Parent & Child Read Together)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by McGraw-Hill
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
What if you could step back into the jungle and join Mowgli and his friends on a brand-new adventure? Imagine swinging through the trees, meeting funny animals, and solving surprises around every corner. But when danger lurks nearby, will Mowgli and his friends find a way to keep the jungle safe?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book adapts Disney's The Jungle Book II story to engage children ages 5 to 8 with familiar characters and exciting adventures. Designed to support word recognition and comprehension, it features a clear layout, flash cards, and hands-on activities to encourage reading skills. The content is age-appropriate, with mild action and humor suitable for early readers.
Why we rated The Jungle Book II (Parent & Child Read Together) 7C
The Jungle Book II (Parent & Child Read Together) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Jungle Book II (Parent & Child Read Together) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Jungle Book II (Parent & Child Read Together) 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, The Jungle Book II (Parent & Child Read Together) explores adventure, animals, friendship, humor, 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, animals, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780769632933
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Children's Publishing
- Published
- January 2004
- Type
- Fiction