What would you do?
Jane Belk Moncure
What would you do?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jane Belk Moncure
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 sound of laughter fills the air as you step into a world full of choices. Soft colors and gentle smiles show moments when sharing and kindness make all the difference. Every page invites you to feel what’s right and think about what you would do next.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book uses simple text and engaging illustrations to explore everyday situations that teach children about sharing, responsibility, and kindness. Designed for ages 5-8, it encourages thoughtful decision-making and positive behavior in a relatable, gentle way. The content is age-appropriate with no challenging themes, making it suitable for young readers beginning to understand social conduct.
Why we rated What would you do? 7LE
What would you do? 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 would you do? works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate What would you do? as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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 would you do? explores behavior, decision making, 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 behavior, decision making, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 0896932273
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Dandelion House
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Fiction