What is God like?
Mary E. Erickson
What is God like?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary E. Erickson
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
Have you ever wondered what God is really like? Imagine a world where every kind and loving thing you can think of is a way to understand Him. But what makes God truly special? That's the big question waiting to be explored.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers to the concept of God through simple Bible verses that describe His loving attributes. Aimed at early readers aged 5 to 8, it offers a gentle and accessible approach to spiritual ideas without complex theology. Parents should know it is a faith-based work appropriate for children beginning to explore religious concepts.
Why we rated What is God like? 7C
What is God like? 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, What is God like? works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate What is God like? 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 is God like? explores god, faith, and juvenile literature — 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 god, faith, juvenile literature.
- ✓ 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
- 1555132731
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Chariot Victor Publishing
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Nonfiction