What Does the Principal Do?
Rita Kidde
What Does the Principal Do?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rita Kidde
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 principal isn’t just a boss — they’re the superhero of the school! From solving problems to cheering on students, they make sure everyone feels safe and happy. Discover all the secret ways they help your school day go smoothly.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book explains the role of a school principal in simple terms for children aged 5-8. It highlights how principals support both students and teachers, helping to create a safe and positive learning environment. The content is gentle and reassuring, suitable for young readers curious about school authority figures.
Why we rated What Does the Principal Do? 7C
What Does the Principal Do? is written at a Level 2 reading level across 26 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, What Does the Principal Do? works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate What Does the Principal Do? 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 Does the Principal Do? explores school & education, 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 school & education, friendship, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9781477764770
- Pages
- 26
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- 2014-07-15
- Type
- Nonfiction