Tidy Up Tommy
Lyndia A. Clarke
Tidy Up Tommy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lyndia A. Clarke
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
The crunch of scattered toys under Tommy’s feet fills the room as he looks around at the mess. He really wants to play outside with Freddie, but first, the big challenge: tidying up his room. Will Tommy finish in time to join the fun?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Tommy as he learns about responsibility and the value of tidying up before playtime. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book gently introduces concepts of organization and social values in a relatable way. It includes an educational CD to support bilingual learning in English and Spanish, enhancing language skills alongside the story.
Why we rated Tidy Up Tommy 7C
Tidy Up Tommy is written at a Level 2 reading level across 28 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tidy Up Tommy works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Tidy Up Tommy 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, Tidy Up Tommy explores family, social issues, concepts, children's books, and juvenile fiction — 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 family, social issues, concepts.
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
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
- 9781594539718
- Pages
- 28
- Publisher
- Airleaf
- Published
- August 28, 2006
- Type
- Fiction