What a Beautiful Name
Brooke Ligertwood
What a Beautiful Name
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brooke Ligertwood
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 gentle hum of a lullaby fills the air, wrapping around Oliver like a soft blanket. With his curious monkey friend by his side, he sets off on a magical journey across shimmering seas and starry skies. Every step brings them closer to discovering a name full of wonder and light that touches their hearts forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Inspired by the Grammy-winning song from Hillsong Worship, this beautifully illustrated book follows young Oliver and his monkey companion on a faith-filled adventure to discover the meaning behind the name Jesus. Designed for early readers ages 5-8, it combines imaginative storytelling with Christian values, making it a gentle introduction to spirituality and inspiration. The story emphasizes themes of wonder, faith, and the presence of Jesus in everyday life, suitable for young children without any intense content.
Why we rated What a Beautiful Name 7C
What a Beautiful Name is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, What a Beautiful Name works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate What a Beautiful Name 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, What a Beautiful Name explores religious, christian, inspirational, values & virtues, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about religious, christian, inspirational.
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.
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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
- 9780593192702
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- WaterBrook
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction