This Is Anna
Trisha Speed Shaskan
This Is Anna
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Trisha Speed Shaskan
Illustrated by Burak Senturk
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
Anna is more than just a drawing—she’s a story waiting to be told. Watch her picture come to life and uncover the surprising details that make her truly special. Discover why her story matters in every line and color.
Quick Assessment
This early reader gently introduces young children to the concept of self-expression and identity through Anna's drawing. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it supports preschool reading skills with simple text and engaging illustrations. The book encourages children to explore who they are in a fun and accessible way.
Why we rated This Is Anna 7C
This Is Anna is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This Is Anna works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate This Is Anna 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, This Is Anna explores friendship, coming of age, family, and humor — 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 friendship, coming of age, family.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781404831681
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- January 30, 2007
- Type
- Fiction