Volleyball is for me
Art Thomas
Volleyball is for me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Text and Photographs
by Art Thomas
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 sharp thwack of the volleyball echoes through the sunny gym as hands reach high to block and spike. You can almost feel the smooth ball spinning between fingers and smell the fresh sweat of a team working hard together. Every hit brings a new chance to learn, play, and grow closer as teammates.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the basics of volleyball, including serving, blocking, spiking, and passing, through a fun and engaging story about teamwork. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, the book encourages physical activity and cooperation in a positive sports environment. There is no content of concern, making it appropriate for young readers.
Why we rated Volleyball is for me 7C
Volleyball is for me is written at a Level 2 reading level across 47 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Volleyball is for me works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Volleyball is for me 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, Volleyball is for me explores sports, friendship, teamwork, and physical activity — 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 sports, friendship, teamwork.
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
2/10A 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
- 0822510944
- Pages
- 47
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Fiction