The Tale of Tommy Fox (Sleepy-Time Tales)

Arthur Scott Bailey

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The Tale of Tommy Fox (Sleepy-Time Tales)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Arthur Scott Bailey

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Tommy Fox waits perfectly still, his eye just peeking around the tree trunk. Hours pass as he watches and waits, silent and patient. Suddenly, a nose pops out of the hole—what will happen next?

Themes

FictionChildren's BooksPatienceObservationNature

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction book follows Tommy Fox on a patient hunt, teaching young readers about patience and observation in nature. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it features simple language and mild suspense without any intense content. It's a calm, engaging story ideal for bedtime or quiet reading times.

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

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

56 pages
ISBN
9781406504538
Pages
56
Publisher
Dodo Press
Published
March 30, 2006
Type
Fiction

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