What reading level is This is how we do it?

This is how we do it by Matt Lamothe is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 620L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is This is how we do it appropriate for?

This is how we do it is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is This is how we do it?

This is how we do it is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does This is how we do it have any content warnings?

This is how we do it has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is This is how we do it?

This is how we do it by Matt Lamothe is 50 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

This is how we do it

Matt Lamothe

This is how we do it

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

one day in the lives of seven kids from around the world

by Matt Lamothe

Reading Level 3-4 8C 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

What if you could spend a day with seven kids from all around the world? Imagine playing freeze tag in Japan, jumping rope in Uganda, and discovering how every child's day is different — but also the same. How do their stories connect, and what surprises will you find?

Themes

Multicultural Friendship Family Coming of AgeCross-cultural Studies

Quick Assessment

This picture book follows a day in the lives of seven children from diverse countries, showcasing their unique cultures and daily routines. It offers young readers ages 5-8 an engaging introduction to global diversity and shared human experiences, making it a valuable resource for teaching cultural awareness. The content is gentle and appropriate for early readers, with no intense themes or content warnings.

Why we rated This is how we do it 8C

This is how we do it is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 620L across 50 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This is how we do it works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate This is how we do it as 8C ("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 how we do it explores multicultural, friendship, family, coming of age, and cross-cultural studies — 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 multicultural, friendship, family.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.