This Is Music!

Dena Adams

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This Is Music!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

I Saw a Ship A-drumming

by Dena Adams

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

The room buzzes with the soft hum of melodies and the bright clink of rhythm instruments. Imagine feeling the beat pulse through your fingertips as you explore songs and sounds from all around. Music isn't just heard—it's something you can touch, feel, and share with everyone.

Themes

MusicInstruction & Study - GeneralGenres & Styles - Children'sSongbooks - General

Quick Assessment

This Is Music! offers a simple, structured approach to teaching music concepts to early readers aged 5-8, making it ideal for classroom use. With eight easy lessons per book and accompanying audio CDs, it requires no prior singing ability and supports reproducible take-home activities. The series is well-suited for educators with little music background as well as experienced teachers pressed for time.

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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

60 pages
ISBN
9780739040843
Pages
60
Publisher
Alfred Music Publishing
Published
January 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Genres & StylesChildren'sInstruction & StudySongbooksMusicMusic/Songbooks