This is the bear and the bad little girl

Sarah Hayes

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This is the bear and the bad little girl

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Hayes

Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 1st 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

A mischievous girl sneaks away with a boy’s treasured teddy bear while they’re at a restaurant, but the boy’s loyal dog is ready to save the day. Rhyming text and playful adventure bring this tale of friendship and bravery to life for early readers.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

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
1
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

260 words
2m read-aloud
ISBN
1564026485
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
260
Read-Aloud
~2 min

Subjects

Teddy BearsDogsStories in RhymeToysChildren