You're a Grand Old Flag
George M. Cohan
You're a Grand Old Flag
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by George M. Cohan
Illustrated by Warren Kimble
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
Did you know the American flag is more than just colors and stripes? It’s a symbol of pride that waves proudly from sea to shining sea, hiding in every page for you to find! Celebrate the red, white, and blue with pictures and songs that bring this flag to life like never before.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book is a vibrant tribute to the American flag, combining George M. Cohan’s classic patriotic anthem with Warren Kimble’s colorful illustrations. Designed for early readers ages 5-8, it includes engaging facts and sing-along sheet music to support learning about national symbols in a fun and age-appropriate way. The content is gentle and suitable for young children with no concerning themes.
Why we rated You're a Grand Old Flag 7C
You're a Grand Old Flag is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, You're a Grand Old Flag works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate You're a Grand Old Flag 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, You're a Grand Old Flag explores patriotism, children's music, early learning, and cultural symbols — 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 patriotism, children's music, early learning.
- ✓ 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
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
- 9780802795762
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Walker Childrens
- Published
- May 29, 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction