This Is the Bread the Hen Baked

Emily Jakes Fernandez

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This Is the Bread the Hen Baked

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emily Jakes Fernandez

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

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

Here’s a secret: the bread you love didn’t just appear on the table. It started as tiny seeds in a golden field, cared for by a hardworking hen. But that’s only the beginning of this tasty adventure.

Themes

Children: Grades 1-2FamilyScience & NatureFood & Cooking

Quick Assessment

This cumulative story follows the journey of bread from wheat harvesting to the final bite, designed for early readers aged 5 to 8. It gently introduces concepts of food origins and process, making it a great educational read for young children. The story is simple, engaging, and free of any challenging content.

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

19 pages
ISBN
9780663560707
Pages
19
Publisher
Silver Burdett Pr
Published
May 1995
Type
Fiction

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