What reading level is The sense of touch?

The sense of touch by Elaine Landau is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The sense of touch appropriate for?

The sense of touch is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is The sense of touch?

The sense of touch is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the True Book; True Book: Health and the Human Body series.

Does The sense of touch have any content warnings?

The sense of touch has a HootRating of 10C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The sense of touch?

The sense of touch by Elaine Landau is 48 pages (approximately 2,821 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The sense of touch

Elaine Landau

The sense of touch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elaine Landau

True Book; True Book: Health and the Human Body

Reading Level 5-6 10C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Discover amazing facts about how your skin helps you feel the world around you. Explore the magic of touch and how it connects you to everything and everyone. Perfect for curious young readers eager to learn about their senses!

Themes

Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated The sense of touch 10C

The sense of touch is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 2,821 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The sense of touch works for readers up to grade 7.6.

Read aloud, The sense of touch takes about 19 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The sense of touch as 10C ("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 sense of touch centers on science & nature.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature.
✓ 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.