The Raccoon on the Moon (Start to Read! Trade Edition Ser.)
Barbara Gregorich
The Raccoon on the Moon (Start to Read! Trade Edition Ser.)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Barbara Gregorich
Illustrated by John B. Sandford
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
Did you know a raccoon once took a giant leap all the way to the moon? This isn't just any raccoon—he's the chubbiest, most daring one you've ever seen. But that's only the beginning of his amazing adventure!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This beginner reader book follows the whimsical tale of a plump raccoon who jumps to the moon, engaging young readers with simple text and charming illustrations. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it encourages imagination and early reading skills without any intense or scary content.
Why we rated The Raccoon on the Moon (Start to Read! Trade Edition Ser.) 7C
The Raccoon on the Moon (Start to Read! Trade Edition Ser.) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Raccoon on the Moon (Start to Read! Trade Edition Ser.) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Raccoon on the Moon (Start to Read! Trade Edition Ser.) 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 Raccoon on the Moon (Start to Read! Trade Edition Ser.) explores readers - beginner, children's fiction, animals, raccoons, and adventure — 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 readers - beginner, children's fiction, animals.
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
2/10A 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
- 9780887434181
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- 케이론교육
- Published
- March 1, 1993
- Type
- Fiction