The story of Noah's ark
Jane Latourette
The story of Noah's ark
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Genesis 6:5-9:17 for Children
by Jane Latourette
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 there was a secret plan to save the animals from the biggest flood ever? Noah built a giant ark, but what happened next changed everything — and that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book presents the classic biblical story of Noah's Ark in a simple and engaging way for children ages 5 to 8. It introduces key themes from the Bible with accessible language and colorful illustrations, making it suitable for young readers beginning their faith journey. The content is gentle and appropriate for early elementary school children.
Why we rated The story of Noah's ark 7C
The story of Noah's ark is written at a Level 2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The story of Noah's ark works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The story of Noah's ark 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 story of Noah's ark explores biblical story, faith, animals, 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 biblical story, faith, animals.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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.
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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
- 9780570060093
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Concordia Pub. House
- Published
- 1965
- Type
- Nonfiction