This Is the Bread the Hen Baked
Emily Jakes Fernandez
This Is the Bread the Hen Baked
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Emily Jakes Fernandez
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
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780663560707
- Pages
- 19
- Publisher
- Silver Burdett Pr
- Published
- May 1995
- Type
- Fiction