What reading level is Body Talk?

Body Talk by Pat Crissy is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Body Talk appropriate for?

Body Talk is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Body Talk?

Body Talk is nonfiction — Body language.

Does Body Talk have any content warnings?

Body Talk has a HootRating of 11C (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 Body Talk?

Body Talk by Pat Crissy is 218 pages.

Body Talk

Pat Crissy

Body Talk

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Teaching Students with Disabilities about Body Language

by Pat Crissy

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of paper and the bright colors of a game spread across the table fill the room. Imagine learning how your body can talk without words—through gestures, expressions, and movements that tell stories all their own. It’s a journey into the secret language everyone uses but rarely thinks about, making connection possible even when words are hard.

Themes

Disability RepresentationEducationFriendship

Quick Assessment

This book is a practical and engaging guide designed to help children, especially those with autism and developmental disabilities, understand and use nonverbal communication. It offers a variety of interactive methods such as role-playing, games, and art activities to teach body language skills. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides supportive tools for parents, educators, and therapists to foster communication beyond words.