A big guy took my ball! sike

Mo Willems

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A big guy took my ball! sike

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mo Willems

Elephant & Piggie

Reading Level 1 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 1st 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

When Piggie's ball is snatched by a big whale, feelings run high, but Gerald's clever idea turns a tricky moment into a fun game everyone enjoys. Join these playful friends as they discover how sharing can make playtime even better!

Themes

FriendshipPlayAnimals

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
223 words
1m read-aloud
ISBN
9781423174912
Pages
64
Publisher
Hyperion
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
223
Lexile
270L
Read-Aloud
~1 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

PlayAnimalsElephantsWhalesPigsSwineFriendshipSharingBall GamesSocial ThemesSize PerceptionAward:Theodor_Seuss_Geisel_AwardAge:min:3Age:max:6Grade:min:1Grade:max:3Lexile:270Lexile_range:201-300Lexile_code:ADCerdosSpanish Language MaterialsJuegos InfantilesAmistadFicción JuvenilPercepción De TamañoElefantesJuegos De PelotaParticipación Y ReparticiónBallenas