The little yellow leaf

Carin Berger

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The little yellow leaf

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carin Berger

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read
A Junior Library Guild selection

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

A small yellow leaf clings tightly to its branch while all the others drift away with the breeze. As the world around it shifts with the seasons, the leaf wonders when it will be brave enough to let go. This gentle tale shows how friendship and courage help us embrace new adventures.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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253 words
2m read-aloud
ISBN
9780061452246
Publisher
GreenWilBk
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
253
Read-Aloud
~2 min

Genres

Subjects

LeavesTrees