Fairytales Gone Wrong
Steve Smallman
Fairytales Gone Wrong
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Don't Pick Your Nose, Pinocchio!
by Steve Smallman
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
Pinocchio's nose doesn't just grow when he tells lies—this time, it grows every time he picks his nose! Watch as his funny fibs get out of hand, and a tiny cricket becomes his unlikely hero. But will Pinocchio learn why keeping clean really matters before things get too silly?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This humorous picture book uses the beloved character of Pinocchio to teach young readers about the importance of good hygiene in a playful way. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it tackles the topic of nose picking and honesty with lighthearted storytelling and gentle lessons. Parents can expect engaging illustrations and a positive message about self-care.
Why we rated Fairytales Gone Wrong 7C
Fairytales Gone Wrong is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fairytales Gone Wrong works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Fairytales Gone Wrong 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, Fairytales Gone Wrong explores children's fiction, hygiene, humor, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about children's fiction, hygiene, humor.
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.
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
- 9781784931223
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- QED Publishing
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction