This is the Bear CD
Sarah Hayes
This is the Bear CD
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sarah Hayes
Illustrated by Helen Craig
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
This bear isn’t just any toy—he’s about to have the biggest adventure ever! Tossed out by mistake and left at the dump, this brave bear finds hope in a boy and his loyal dog. It’s a story that shows why even the smallest friends can make the biggest difference.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming story follows a toy bear who is accidentally thrown away but saved by a kind boy and his dog. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, the book highlights themes of friendship, kindness, and rescue. The gentle narrative and simple language make it an excellent choice for young children beginning to read independently.
Why we rated This is the Bear CD 7C
This is the Bear CD is written at a Level 2 reading level across 1 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This is the Bear CD works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate This is the Bear CD 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 the Bear CD explores teddy bears, friendship, rescue, toys, and adventure — 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 teddy bears, friendship, rescue.
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.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780763624286
- Pages
- 1
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Published
- April 12, 2004
- Type
- Fiction