The Reverend Timms Gives a Film Show (Postman Pat Tales from Greendale)
John Cunliffe
The Reverend Timms Gives a Film Show (Postman Pat Tales from Greendale)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Cunliffe
Illustrated by Ray Mutimer
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
Here's a secret: Reverend Timms has a special film show about his adventures in Australia, but when the lights suddenly go out, something strange—an upside-down kangaroo!—starts hopping around. What’s really going on at the vicarage? But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story features Postman Pat and friends as they prepare for Reverend Timms' film show about his travels to Australia. When unexpected power outages cause some unusual happenings, children are invited to explore themes of community and problem-solving in a gentle, age-appropriate way. Suitable for ages 5-8, this book uses simple language ideal for early readers.
Why we rated The Reverend Timms Gives a Film Show (Postman Pat Tales from Greendale) 7C
The Reverend Timms Gives a Film Show (Postman Pat Tales from Greendale) 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 Reverend Timms Gives a Film Show (Postman Pat Tales from Greendale) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Reverend Timms Gives a Film Show (Postman Pat Tales from Greendale) 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 Reverend Timms Gives a Film Show (Postman Pat Tales from Greendale) explores friendship, community, 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 friendship, community, adventure.
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
- 9780590198714
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- March 20, 1998
- Type
- Fiction