Bob's booger
Scott Black
Bob's booger
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Scott Black
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
Bob is the only kid brave enough to face school with a booger stuck in his nose! No one else will say a word, but why does everyone keep looking? This silly secret shows just how tricky being polite can be.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This rhyming story follows Bob, a young boy who goes to school with a booger in his nose, while classmates and teachers avoid mentioning it. Geared toward early readers aged 5-8, it humorously explores themes of etiquette and social awareness in a lighthearted way. The book encourages discussions about kindness, honesty, and social cues appropriate for young children.
Why we rated Bob's booger 6C
Bob's booger is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bob's booger works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Bob's booger 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, Bob's booger explores etiquette, juvenile fiction, school children, friendship, and humor — 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 etiquette, juvenile fiction, school children.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9780985029104
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Broccoli Press
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction