We are the dinosaurs
Laurie Berkner
We are the dinosaurs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Laurie Berkner
The text is written at a 1st 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
Join a lively group of dinosaurs as they stomp, roar, and play their way across the land in this fun and musical adventure. Perfect for young readers who love dinosaurs and catchy songs, this story brings prehistoric creatures to life with joyful energy and imagination.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated We are the dinosaurs 6C
We are the dinosaurs is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 40 pages (approximately 354 words). Strong independent readers around grade 2.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, We are the dinosaurs works for readers up to grade 3.7.
Read aloud, We are the dinosaurs takes about 2 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate We are the dinosaurs as 6C ("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 are the dinosaurs explores dinosaurs, songs, fiction, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about dinosaurs, songs, fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781481464635
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 354
- Read-Aloud
- ~2 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy