Times tables
Wendy Clemson
Times tables
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Wendy Clemson
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
Have you ever wondered how numbers can dance and play? Imagine a world where multiplication tables come alive like your favorite toys, ready to help you solve mysteries of math. What secrets will these magical numbers reveal?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces children ages 5 to 8 to multiplication tables through engaging, playful storytelling. It supports foundational math skills appropriate for grade 2 reading levels while using imaginative elements to maintain interest. There are no intense themes, making it suitable for young learners beginning to explore multiplication.
Why we rated Times tables 7C
Times tables is written at a Level 2 reading level across 31 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Times tables works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Times tables 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, Times tables explores multiplication, juvenile literature, educational, and early learning — 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 multiplication, juvenile literature, educational.
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
- 9780590247559
- Pages
- 31
- Publisher
- Richmond Hill, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction