What reading level is When Kids Are Grieving?

When Kids Are Grieving by Donna M. Burns is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is When Kids Are Grieving appropriate for?

When Kids Are Grieving is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is When Kids Are Grieving?

When Kids Are Grieving is nonfiction — Education.

Does When Kids Are Grieving have any content warnings?

When Kids Are Grieving has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — 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 When Kids Are Grieving?

When Kids Are Grieving by Donna M. Burns is 128 pages.

When Kids Are Grieving

Donna M. Burns

When Kids Are Grieving

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Addressing Grief and Loss in School

by Donna M. Burns

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of paper and quiet whispers fill the room as kids share stories about someone they miss. Each tear and smile paints a picture of how different loss feels for everyone. Sometimes, understanding those feelings can open the door to healing and hope.

Themes

Child PsychologyCounselingBereavementSchool PsychologyEmotional HealthCultural Sensitivity

Quick Assessment

This book serves as an accessible guide and workbook for educators and counselors to support children aged 9-12 coping with grief and loss. It covers a range of experiences including death, divorce, and illness, offering practical strategies, activities, and culturally sensitive approaches. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers and focuses on emotional understanding and healthy communication.