Touch (The Five Senses)

Maria Rius

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Touch (The Five Senses)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maria Rius

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

Feel the soft fuzz of a kitten's fur or the cool smoothness of a shiny pebble in your hand. Every touch tells a story your skin can hear, from the warm hug of a friend to the tickle of a gentle breeze. Discover how your amazing sense of touch connects you to the world in ways you never imagined.

Themes

Science & NatureChildren: Babies & ToddlersSenses and SensationNonfiction

Quick Assessment

This gently informative book introduces young readers to the science behind the sense of touch. Designed for ages 5 to 8, it uses simple explanations and relatable examples to engage early readers and encourage curiosity about how we experience the world through our skin. There is no content likely to be concerning, making it a suitable nonfiction choice for young children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

29 pages
ISBN
9780516086903
Pages
29
Publisher
Childrens Press
Published
September 1987
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Senses and SensationTouch