We Do Things Differently, and That's More Fun
Carley Smith
We Do Things Differently, and That's More Fun
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Carley Smith
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what makes you different from someone you love? Asher and Ella are twins who used to do everything side by side, but now their interests are pulling them apart. Can they find a new way to stick together when everything feels so different?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle children's fiction explores the evolving relationship between twins Asher and Ella as they navigate differences in interests and development, highlighting themes of neurodiversity, inclusion, and sibling love. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it sensitively addresses feelings of loneliness and acceptance without heavy content. Parents can expect a warm story that encourages empathy and understanding in young children.
Why we rated We Do Things Differently, and That's More Fun 7LE
We Do Things Differently, and That's More Fun 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 Do Things Differently, and That's More Fun works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate We Do Things Differently, and That's More Fun as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, We Do Things Differently, and That's More Fun explores family, neurodivergent characters, inclusion, and sibling relationships — 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 family, neurodivergent characters, inclusion.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9798987250006
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Lovely Dreams Publishing
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction