You're a Grand Old Flag
Public Domain
You're a Grand Old Flag
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Public Domain
Illustrated by Norman Rockwell
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
Have you ever wondered what makes a flag so special? Imagine a waving flag watching children splash in the swimming hole, families cheering in parades, and brave soldiers saluting. What stories does this grand old flag hold as it flies high in the sky?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated adaptation of George M. Cohan's classic patriotic song 'You're a Grand Old Flag' brings American history and culture to life for early readers ages 5 to 8. Featuring Norman Rockwell's iconic artwork, the book celebrates community, tradition, and national pride in a gentle and accessible way. Its simple language and warm images make it suitable for young children without any content concerns.
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 historical, children's classics, family, and patriotism — 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 historical, children's classics, family.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781416917700
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Published
- June 3, 2008
- Type
- Fiction