This is the Place For Me

Joanna Cole

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This is the Place For Me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joanna Cole

Reading Level 2 7C 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

What makes a place truly feel like home? Morty the bear explores a cozy cave, a yummy gingerbread house, a floating houseboat, and a tall teepee, hoping to find the perfect spot. But could the best home be the one he's known all along?

Themes

HomeFamilyAnimalsChildren's Fiction

Quick Assessment

This gentle story follows Morty the bear as he searches for a new home, exploring various imaginative options before realizing the value of his original home. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it emphasizes themes of belonging and comfort without any intense content. The language and illustrations support emerging reading skills in a warm, engaging way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

32 pages
ISBN
9780590339964
Pages
32
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
1987
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Home_fictionBears_fictionHomeBears