What reading level is Almost everybody farts?

Almost everybody farts by Marty Kelley is at a Level 1-2 reading level (Lexile 230L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Almost everybody farts appropriate for?

Almost everybody farts is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is Almost everybody farts?

Almost everybody farts is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Almost everybody farts have any content warnings?

Almost everybody farts has a HootRating of 6C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Almost everybody farts?

Almost everybody farts by Marty Kelley is 30 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Almost everybody farts

Marty Kelley

Almost everybody farts

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marty Kelley

Reading Level 1-2 6C Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Farts are everywhere — from tiny kittens to big, burly bears! This book proves that everyone, no matter who or what, lets one slip sometimes. And guess what? That makes us all a little more alike than you’d think!

Themes

HumorJuvenile FictionStories in Rhyme

Quick Assessment

This humorous rhyming book introduces young readers to the natural and often funny act of farting through playful illustrations and simple text. Suitable for ages 5-8, it uses lighthearted humor to engage early readers while normalizing a common bodily function. Parents should know it contains flatulence humor but no inappropriate content.

Why we rated Almost everybody farts 6C

Almost everybody farts is written at a Level 1-2 reading level with a Lexile measure of 230L across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Almost everybody farts works for readers up to grade 3.5.

We rate Almost everybody farts as 6C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Almost everybody farts explores humor, juvenile fiction, and stories in rhyme — 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 humor, juvenile fiction, stories in rhyme.