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Jennifer Frantz
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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Book of Things That Go
by Jennifer Frantz
Illustrated by Don Tate
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
Feel the rough, bumpy tires of the tractor as it rumbles by! Hear the clank of the dump truck as its bed tips and drops. Every page buzzes with wheels to spin, flaps to lift, and textures to explore — ready to zoom into a world of exciting vehicles!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This interactive early reader book introduces young children to a variety of vehicles through tactile features like tabs, textures, and flaps that encourage sensory exploration and fine motor skills. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it combines vibrant illustrations with durable pages designed to withstand repeated use. The content is light and focused on simple learning about transportation without any challenging themes.
Why we rated Zoom 5C
Zoom is written at a Level K-1 reading level across 22 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 1.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Zoom works for readers up to grade 2.5.
We rate Zoom as 5C ("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, Zoom explores interactive adventure, science & nature, and friendship — 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 interactive adventure, science & nature, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
5C — 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
- 9780061128592
- Pages
- 22
- Publisher
- HarperFestival
- Published
- January 2, 2008
- Type
- Fiction