What reading level is Bad Dog?

Bad Dog by Mike Boldt is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Bad Dog appropriate for?

Bad Dog is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Bad Dog?

Bad Dog is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Bad Dog have any content warnings?

Bad Dog 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 Bad Dog?

Bad Dog by Mike Boldt is 41 pages (approximately 246 words).

Bad Dog

Mike Boldt

Bad Dog

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mike Boldt

Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

A little girl dreams of having a dog, but when she gets a pet, it’s actually a mischievous cat named Rocky! Rocky doesn’t act like a typical dog—he ignores commands, dislikes leashes, and prefers quirky habits like licking toes instead of playing fetch. This funny tale celebrates the amusing differences between cats and dogs, sure to make young readers laugh out loud.