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The Pain and the Great One

by Judy Blume

Pain & the Great One

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Two siblings each believe they are the favorite child, leading to funny and heartfelt moments as they navigate their sibling rivalry. Their playful competition reveals the ups and downs of family love and growing up together. This gentle tale captures the special bond and teasing that siblings share.

Representation & Themes

FamilySibling RelationshipsHumorComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0440468191
Pages
32
Publisher
Dell
Published
1985
Type
Fiction
Word Count
901

Subjects

Children's storiesBrothers and sistersChildren's stories, AmericanFictionJuvenile fictionSibling rivalryChildren's fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionSibling rivalry, fictionCats, fictionSiblings, fictionLove, fiction