The parents' book of facts
Tom Biracree
The parents' book of facts
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Child Development from Birth to Age Five
by Tom Biracree
The text is written at a 6th 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
Have you ever wondered how babies learn to smile, walk, and talk? Imagine the amazing changes happening inside little ones as they grow every day. What secrets will you discover about their journey from newborns to curious preschoolers?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a comprehensive guide to the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development of children from infancy through preschool age. It includes important information on immunizations, birth defects, and key developmental theories and terms, making it a valuable resource for parents seeking to understand their child's growth. Suitable for parents of children aged 9-12, it provides clear insights without overwhelming detail.
Why we rated The parents' book of facts 11C
The parents' book of facts is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The parents' book of facts works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The parents' book of facts as 11C ("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 parents' book of facts explores child development, infants, toddlers, preschool children, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about child development, infants, toddlers.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — 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
- 0816014124
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Nonfiction