A Bad Case of the Giggles

Bruce Lansky

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A Bad Case of the Giggles

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Poems That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

by Bruce Lansky

Illustrated by Stephen Carpenter

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Laughter bursts through the classroom as the giggles sneak up on everyone, unstoppable and wild! Kids clutch their sides, trying not to burst out loud, but can anyone stop the contagious chaos? Just when it seems the giggles will never end, something surprising happens...

Themes

HumorPoetryJuvenile NonfictionFriendship

Quick Assessment

This humorous poetry collection features a lively assortment of poems by well-known children's poets, designed to engage readers aged 9-12 with playful language and silly situations. The book encourages a love of poetry and reading through lighthearted, funny verses without any mature content. It is well-suited for middle-grade readers seeking entertainment and laughter.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

126 pages
ISBN
9781416951971
Pages
126
Publisher
Running Press Adult
Published
January 29, 2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HumorJokes & RiddlesPoetryHumorousNursery RhymesHumorous PoetryAmerican Humorous PoetryAmerican PoetryCollectionsChildren's PoetryChildren's Poetry, American