Think good, feel good
Paul Stallard
Think good, feel good
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Workbook for Children and Young People
by Paul Stallard
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you could change how you feel just by changing how you think? Imagine learning simple tricks that help you tackle worries and tricky feelings with confidence. But what if these tricks could unlock a happier, calmer you?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Think Good, Feel Good offers a practical and accessible introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children ages 9-12. This workbook uses clear explanations and relatable examples to help young readers understand and apply CBT techniques to manage their emotions and challenges. Suitable for use at home or with professional guidance, it provides a structured, adaptable program to support children’s mental well-being.
Why we rated Think good, feel good 9LE
Think good, feel good is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 186 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Think good, feel good works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Think good, feel good as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Think good, feel good explores behavior therapy for children, cognitive therapy for children, behavior therapy for teenagers, cognitive therapy for teenagers, and self-help — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about behavior therapy for children, cognitive therapy for children, behavior therapy for teenagers.
- ✓ 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
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 0470842903
- Pages
- 186
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction