What reading level is Time is when?

Time is when by Beth Youman Gleick is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Time is when appropriate for?

Time is when is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Time is when?

Time is when is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Time is when have any content warnings?

Time is when has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Time is when?

Time is when by Beth Youman Gleick is 32 pages.

Time is when

Beth Youman Gleick

Time is when

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beth Youman Gleick

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 if you could catch a second and see what it holds? Imagine bouncing a ball, saying hello, or turning a page—all in just one tiny moment. But what happens when seconds stretch into minutes, hours, and even whole seasons?

Themes

TimeScience & NatureEarly Learning

Quick Assessment

This gently illustrated picture book explores the concept of time for early readers aged 5 to 8, using simple language and relatable everyday activities. Originally published in 1960 and newly re-illustrated with collage art, it introduces young children to seconds, minutes, hours, and seasons in an accessible and engaging way. The book is appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary students, with no content concerns.