What to Do When You Don't Want to Be Apart

Kristen Lavallee

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What to Do When You Don't Want to Be Apart

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Separation Anxiety

by Kristen Lavallee

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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 flying a hot air balloon meant leaving everything familiar behind? Imagine soaring high above the world, but feeling nervous about being away from your family. Could you find the courage to become the confident pilot of your own adventure?

Themes

Separation AnxietyChild PsychologyFamilyEmotional Resilience

Quick Assessment

This early reader gently addresses separation anxiety by guiding children through their fears with cognitive-behavioral strategies. Designed for ages 5-8, it uses the metaphor of hot air ballooning to help kids understand and manage feelings of being apart from their parents. The interactive approach supports both children and parents in building confidence and emotional resilience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

92 pages
ISBN
9781433827136
Pages
92
Publisher
Magination Press — American Psychological Association
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Separation AnxietyChild Psychology