We All Went On Safari
Laurie Krebs
We All Went On Safari
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Counting Journey Through Tanzania
by Laurie Krebs
Illustrated by Julia Cairns
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 it’s like to explore the wild grasslands of Tanzania? Imagine walking alongside Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe, and their friends as they count amazing African animals from one to ten. What surprises will they find on their safari adventure?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader follows a group of children on a counting adventure through Tanzania’s grasslands, introducing young readers to African animals and numbers from one to ten. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it combines simple text with vibrant illustrations to support early literacy and cultural awareness. The story is gentle and engaging, with no content concerns for this age group.
Why we rated We All Went On Safari 7C
We All Went On Safari 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, We All Went On Safari works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate We All Went On Safari 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, We All Went On Safari explores adventure, people & places - africa, counting & numbers, and early literacy — 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 adventure, people & places - africa, counting & numbers.
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
- 9781841481197
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
- Published
- September 1, 2004
- Type
- Fiction