Wise and Foolish Tongue
Bobby Romo
Wise and Foolish Tongue
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bobby Romo
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
Words fly from the tongue like sparks from a fire—sometimes warm and bright, sometimes sharp and dangerous. Right now, a wise voice whispers secrets about kindness and truth, but a mischievous one plots to twist those words. Which path will the next word take?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader explores the power of words and the importance of using speech wisely through simple yet meaningful contrasts. Geared toward ages 5-8, it introduces concepts from Celtic literature about wisdom and foolishness in communication, emphasizing listening and thoughtful speech. The book gently encourages children to reflect on how their words can affect others, with no intense content.
Why we rated Wise and Foolish Tongue 7C
Wise and Foolish Tongue is written at a Level 2 reading level across 44 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wise and Foolish Tongue works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Wise and Foolish Tongue as 7C ("Clear") 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, Wise and Foolish Tongue explores wisdom, communication, cultural literature, and character education — 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 wisdom, communication, cultural literature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9789994721122
- Pages
- 44
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Published
- February 1991
- Type
- Fiction