What reading level is A big guy took my ball! sike?

A big guy took my ball! sike by Mo Willems is at a Level 1 reading level (Lexile 270L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is A big guy took my ball! sike appropriate for?

A big guy took my ball! sike is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is A big guy took my ball! sike?

A big guy took my ball! sike is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Elephant & Piggie series.

Does A big guy took my ball! sike have any content warnings?

A big guy took my ball! sike has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A big guy took my ball! sike?

A big guy took my ball! sike by Mo Willems is 64 pages (approximately 223 words).

A big guy took my ball! sike

Mo Willems

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

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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.

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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

Juvenile Fiction

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