Bear Who Went Boo! Book and Toy Gift Set
David Walliams
Bear Who Went Boo! Book and Toy Gift Set
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Walliams
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Have you ever met a polar bear cub who loves to shout 'Boo!'? High up where the snow sparkles and the ice crackles, this cheeky little bear is always up to some snowy mischief. But what happens when his surprises go a little too far?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This delightful picture book by David Walliams and Tony Ross features a playful polar bear cub whose love for surprising others leads to funny and heartwarming moments. Designed for early readers aged 5-8, the book combines engaging storytelling with vibrant illustrations and includes a cuddly toy for added interaction. The themes center around humor and adventure without any concerning content, making it suitable for young children.
Why we rated Bear Who Went Boo! Book and Toy Gift Set 7C
Bear Who Went Boo! Book and Toy Gift Set is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bear Who Went Boo! Book and Toy Gift Set works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Bear Who Went Boo! Book and Toy Gift Set as 7C ("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, Bear Who Went Boo! Book and Toy Gift Set explores humor, adventure, animals, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, adventure, animals.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780008262129
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Limited
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction