The Shepherd and the Lost Sheep (Bible Soft Pockets)

Concordia Publishing Staff

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The Shepherd and the Lost Sheep (Bible Soft Pockets)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Concordia Publishing Staff

Illustrated by Patrick Girouard

Reading Level K-1 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a kindergarten 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

Have you ever wondered what happens when one little sheep wanders away from the flock? Imagine a gentle shepherd searching through fields and hills to find the lost sheep. Will the shepherd find it before night falls?

Themes

Religion - Bible - StoriesFamilyFriendship

Quick Assessment

This early reader Bible story uses soft animal attachments to engage children ages 5 to 8 in a tactile learning experience. It retells the parable of the lost sheep in simple language suitable for beginning readers, reinforcing themes of care and compassion. Parents should note this is a gentle religious story with no frightening content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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

Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

10 pages
ISBN
9780570070658
Pages
10
Publisher
Concordia Publishing House
Published
January 2001
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Children's BabyBiblesReligionBibleStories