Where Are You Going? To See My Friend! ~ A Story of Friendship in Two Languages (English and Japanese)

Eric Carle

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Where Are You Going? To See My Friend! ~ A Story of Friendship in Two Languages (English and Japanese)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Carle

Reading Level 3 8C 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 a dog, a cat, and a whole bunch of friends set off on an adventure to find each other? Imagine walking through colorful scenes, meeting new pals, and sharing fun stories along the way. But will they all make it to their friends before the day ends?

Quick Assessment

This bilingual picture book combines English and Japanese to tell a charming story of friendship and adventure. Featuring a dog, cat, rooster, goat, rabbit, and a child, it explores themes of companionship and journeying together. The art style is a unique blend of Eric Carle’s collage and Iwamura’s watercolors, suitable for early readers aged 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
ISBN
9780439740418
Pages
64
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
January 1, 2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SubjectsBest FriendsBilingualFriendshipJapanese Language MaterialsBilingual BooksAnimalsJapanese Language Material, Children's