Today on election day
Catherine Stier
Today on election day
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Catherine Stier
Illustrated by Leonard, David, 1979- illustrator
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 what happens on Election Day? The school gym is buzzing with excitement as Bailey, Ren, David, Meg, Aiden, and Isabella get ready to vote. But will their choices make a difference?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the concept of elections through a fictional story set in a school gym polling place. It combines engaging characters with helpful nonfiction facts about voting, making it suitable for children ages 5 to 8 who are beginning to learn about civic participation. The content is gentle and educational, with no sensitive themes.
Why we rated Today on election day 7C
Today on election day is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Today on election day works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Today on election day 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, Today on election day explores elections, juvenile literature, history, and election day — 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 elections, juvenile literature, history.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9781621279044
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Av2 by Weigl
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction