You go away
Dorothy Corey
You go away
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dorothy Corey
The text is written at a kindergarten 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
Here’s a secret: sometimes, when your mom and dad go away, it’s not forever. They might be gone for a little while, but guess what? They always come back—and that’s only the beginning of the story.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle story helps young children understand that parental separations are temporary and always end with a joyful reunion. Written for early readers, it uses simple language and relatable daily experiences to comfort kids who might feel anxious when their parents leave. Suitable for ages 5-8, it supports emotional security without introducing complex or distressing content.
Why we rated You go away 5LE
You go away is written at a Level K-1 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 1.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, You go away works for readers up to grade 2.5.
We rate You go away as 5LE ("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, You go away weaves together family and coming of age.
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 family, coming of age.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
5LE — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780807594407
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Nonfiction