Things We Do
Rachelle Kreisman
Things We Do
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A kids' guide to community activity
by Rachelle Kreisman
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
The cheerful chatter of a busy playground fills the air, mixed with the scent of fresh popcorn from the theater nearby. Everywhere you look, people are playing games, watching shows, and sharing smiles that make the whole neighborhood buzz with joy. It’s a place where every day brings a new adventure and a chance to laugh together.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Things We Do introduces young readers to the vibrant life within communities, highlighting places like theaters and sports fields that bring people together for fun and connection. This early reader book is appropriate for ages 5 to 8 and gently encourages an appreciation for community involvement and social activities without any challenging content.
Why we rated Things We Do 7C
Things We Do 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, Things We Do works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Things We Do 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, Things We Do explores community, theater, sports, and friendship — 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 community, theater, sports.
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
- 9781939656933
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Red Chair Press
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction