What you should do when-
Robin Lenett
What you should do when-
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Coloring Book
by Robin Lenett
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The soft whisper of a secret tickles your ear, but it doesn’t feel right. Warm sunlight spills through the window as you learn how to keep your body safe and strong. Knowing what to do can make you feel brave and protected, even when things seem confusing.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book is designed to help children aged 5-8 understand personal boundaries and recognize inappropriate behavior. It provides gentle, age-appropriate guidance on preventing child sexual abuse, promoting safety and empowerment without fear. Parents should know it uses simple language and reassuring tones suitable for young children.
Why we rated What you should do when- 7ME
What you should do when- is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, What you should do when- works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate What you should do when- as 7ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Child Sexual Abuse.
Thematically, What you should do when- explores prevention, children and adults, 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 prevention, children and adults, juvenile literature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780866119047
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- distributed by Kidsrights
- Published
- 1986
- Type
- Fiction