This Is the Day
Jane Frazee, Arvida (COP) Steen
This Is the Day
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Song Collection
by Jane Frazee, Arvida (COP) Steen
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
Have you ever wondered how music can make special days even brighter? Imagine singing songs that celebrate your favorite times of the year while playing fun instruments that bring each season to life. What magical sounds will you create today?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming collection of songs is designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, combining seasonal celebrations with engaging Orff instrument play to build foundational musicianship. The book encourages children to explore music through simple percussion instruments, fostering both musical skills and an appreciation for the year's special moments. It is suitable for beginners and offers a gentle introduction to music education.
Why we rated This Is the Day 8C
This Is the Day is written at a Level 3 reading level across 52 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This Is the Day works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate This Is the Day as 8C ("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 Day explores instruction & study - techniques, musical instruments - percussion, children's music, musical instruments - general, and seasonal celebrations — 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 instruction & study - techniques, musical instruments - percussion, children's music.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9780769253435
- Pages
- 52
- Publisher
- Warner Bros. Publications
- Published
- March 1985
- Type
- Fiction