What reading level is Arthur throws a tantrum?

Arthur throws a tantrum by Ginette Anfousse is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Arthur throws a tantrum appropriate for?

Arthur throws a tantrum is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 9LN (Light — Neutral). Content flags: Emotional: Anger.

What genre is Arthur throws a tantrum?

Arthur throws a tantrum is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the First Novels series.

Does Arthur throws a tantrum have any content warnings?

Arthur throws a tantrum has a HootRating of 9LN (Light — Neutral). Content flags include: Emotional: Anger. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Arthur throws a tantrum?

Arthur throws a tantrum by Ginette Anfousse is 58 pages (approximately 3,483 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Arthur throws a tantrum

Ginette Anfousse

Arthur throws a tantrum

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ginette Anfousse

First Novels

Reading Level 4-5 9LN Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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

Arthur is so upset that he decides to express his anger by making a big mess and locking himself in his room. Discover what caused Arthur to feel this way and how he works through his strong emotions.

Themes

FamilyEmotional GrowthSelf-Regulation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include emotional: anger. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Arthur throws a tantrum 9LN

Arthur throws a tantrum is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 58 pages (approximately 3,483 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Arthur throws a tantrum works for readers up to grade 6.9.

Read aloud, Arthur throws a tantrum takes about 23 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Arthur throws a tantrum as 9LN ("Light — Neutral") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Emotional: Anger.

Thematically, Arthur throws a tantrum explores family, emotional growth, and self-regulation — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, emotional growth, self-regulation.