Watch yourchild's weight
Jennifer J. Ashcroft
Watch yourchild's weight
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jennifer J. Ashcroft
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: being overweight isn't just about what you eat. It’s about how your family, friends, and feelings all mix together to make things tricky. But that's only the beginning—there’s a whole plan to help you feel better and stronger!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book addresses childhood obesity by focusing on both the nutritional and emotional challenges faced by overweight children. It offers a tailored program that includes diet, exercise, and behavior changes designed specifically for kids ages 9-12, with attention to family and social influences. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it promotes healthy habits in an accessible and supportive way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0192616455
- Pages
- 146
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Published
- 1987
- Type
- Fiction