Yumi Uses the Internet
Sadie Silva
Yumi Uses the Internet
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Digital Citizenship
by Sadie Silva
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 it means to be a good digital citizen? Yumi is exploring the internet and learning how to stay safe and kind online. But what will she discover about using the internet the right way?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces children ages 5-8 to the concept of digital citizenship through a relatable story about Yumi's internet adventures. It uses simple language and colorful illustrations to teach important lessons about safe and responsible online behavior. The book includes educational supports such as vocabulary and activities, making it a useful tool for parents and educators.
Why we rated Yumi Uses the Internet 7C
Yumi Uses the Internet is written at a Level 2 reading level across 28 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Yumi Uses the Internet works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Yumi Uses the Internet 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, Yumi Uses the Internet explores digital citizenship, internet safety, children's fiction, and 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 digital citizenship, internet safety, children's fiction.
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
- 9781538324509
- Pages
- 28
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction