What reading level is What Scares Me and What I Do About It?

What Scares Me and What I Do About It by Jeff Kunkel is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is What Scares Me and What I Do About It appropriate for?

What Scares Me and What I Do About It is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is What Scares Me and What I Do About It?

What Scares Me and What I Do About It is fiction — Children's drawings.

Does What Scares Me and What I Do About It have any content warnings?

What Scares Me and What I Do About It has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is What Scares Me and What I Do About It?

What Scares Me and What I Do About It by Jeff Kunkel is 48 pages.

What Scares Me and What I Do About It

Jeff Kunkel

What Scares Me and What I Do About It

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Stories and Pictures by Sunday School Kids

by Jeff Kunkel

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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

The quiet creak of a floorboard at night makes your heart race. Shadows dance on the walls, and suddenly, the world feels a little scary. But what if you could turn those fears into courage with a little faith and love?

Themes

Religious Life & ExperiencesJuvenile Social ProblemsFamilyEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This book presents a heartfelt collection of children's expressions about their fears, paired with comforting strategies rooted in faith, prayer, and love. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it serves as a gentle resource for families to address and soothe common childhood anxieties. The content is age-appropriate and encourages open discussions about emotions within a supportive framework.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

48 pages

ISBN: 9780806645582
Pages: 48
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Published: August 2003
Type: Fiction

Genres

Children's drawings

Subjects

Religious Life & ExperiencesSocial IssuesEmotions & FeelingsReligious AspectsPeace of MindReligionChristianityFearChristian LifeChildren's WritingsChildren's Art