What Do You Say?
Marilyn Tate Wilson
What Do You Say?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Marilyn Tate Wilson
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
Mom says, "What do you say?" but what could that mean this time? Is it 'please,' 'thank you,' or maybe something else? The answer might surprise you just when you think you know!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early-reader book explores common polite phrases children are encouraged to use in everyday situations. It prompts discussion about appropriate responses to the question 'What do you say?' including manners like 'please,' 'thank you,' and 'sorry,' and touches on special occasions like Halloween and gift-giving. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently guides children toward social politeness without pressure.
Why we rated What Do You Say? 7C
What Do You Say? is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, What Do You Say? works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate What Do You Say? 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 Do You Say? explores parenting, friendship, and family — 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 parenting, friendship, family.
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
1/10A 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
- 9798889637356
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- PageTurner: Press & Media
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction