What Shall We Do when We All Go Out?
Philip H. Bailey
What Shall We Do when We All Go Out?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Traditional Song
by Philip H. Bailey
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
What if the whole day was filled with fun and games outside? Imagine the sun shining, friends laughing, and exciting adventures waiting just around the corner. But what will we choose to do first when we all go out?
Quick Assessment
This charming picture book invites young readers to explore a day full of outdoor play and imaginative activities. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it combines simple text with engaging illustrations to encourage active play and creativity. The book also offers practical suggestions for classroom activities, making it a great resource for parents and educators.
Why we rated What Shall We Do when We All Go Out? 7C
What Shall We Do when We All Go Out? is written at a Level 2 reading level across 33 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, What Shall We Do when We All Go Out? works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate What Shall We Do when We All Go Out? 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 Shall We Do when We All Go Out? explores friendship, family, 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 friendship, family, adventure.
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
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
- 9780395752470
- Pages
- 33
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction