Clyde Monster

Robert L. Crowe

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Clyde Monster

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert L. Crowe

Illustrated by Kay Chorao

Picture Puffins

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Clyde is a little monster who feels scared when the lights go out, worried that something might be hiding just out of sight. Join him as he discovers that sometimes, facing your fears can lead to surprising bravery. Perfect for young readers learning to understand and overcome their worries.

Themes

FriendshipFamilyEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
437 words
3m read-aloud
ISBN
0140547436
Pages
32
Publisher
Puffin
Published
April 1, 1993
Type
Fiction
Word Count
437
Read-Aloud
~3 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

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