Clifford perd une dent
Wendy Lewiston
Clifford perd une dent
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Wendy Lewiston
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
Crunch! Clifford feels a wiggly tooth in his big, fluffy mouth. The soft breeze carries the scent of fresh grass as he wonders if the magical tooth fairy visits dogs too. What will happen when his tooth finally falls out?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader follows Clifford as he discovers a loose tooth and wonders about the tooth fairy for dogs. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story gently explores themes of growing up and curiosity with familiar animal characters. There is no intense content, making it a safe and engaging read for young children.
Why we rated Clifford perd une dent 7C
Clifford perd une dent 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, Clifford perd une dent works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Clifford perd une dent 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, Clifford perd une dent explores animals, health & daily living, friendship, and family — 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 animals, health & daily living, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780779116331
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Markham, Ont. : Éditions Scholastic
- Published
- Jul 18, 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Language
- FR