Almanac of the gross, disgusting & totally repulsive
Eric Elfman
Almanac of the gross, disgusting & totally repulsive
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a compendium of fulsome facts
by Eric Elfman
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what makes something truly gross? Imagine a world filled with slimy, smelly, and downright disgusting facts about everything from germs to body waste. But can you handle the yucky truth hidden inside?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers young readers an entertaining and educational dive into gross and unusual facts about the human body, germs, and other bizarre topics. Designed for early readers aged 5-8, it uses simple language and black-and-white illustrations to engage children without being overwhelming. Parents should note the focus on 'disgusting' content is meant to delight kids who love curious and silly facts.
Why we rated Almanac of the gross, disgusting & totally repulsive 8LP
Almanac of the gross, disgusting & totally repulsive is written at a Level 3 reading level across 80 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Almanac of the gross, disgusting & totally repulsive works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Almanac of the gross, disgusting & totally repulsive as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Almanac of the gross, disgusting & totally repulsive explores science & nature, humor, and children's almanacs — 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 science & nature, humor, children's almanacs.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 0679858059
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Nonfiction