Farting Fred & The Dog Show
Sam Lloyd
Farting Fred & The Dog Show
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sam Lloyd
The text is written at a kindergarten reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if a special treat gave Fred a superpower he didn’t expect? Imagine standing in the middle of a dog show when suddenly, you can’t hold in a big, surprising fart! Can Fred keep his secret until the prize is announced?
Quick Assessment
This playful picture book follows Fred, a dog who unexpectedly gets the urge to fart during a dog show after eating treats from Grandma. Designed for very early readers, it uses humor and simple language to engage children while exploring themes of surprise and self-control. Suitable for young children, this book contains light bathroom humor with no concerning content.
Why we rated Farting Fred & The Dog Show 5C
Farting Fred & The Dog Show is written at a Level K-1 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 1.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Farting Fred & The Dog Show works for readers up to grade 2.5.
We rate Farting Fred & The Dog Show as 5C ("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, Farting Fred & The Dog Show explores humor, animals, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, animals, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
5C — 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
- 9780762424979
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Running PressBook Pub
- Published
- October 30, 2005
- Type
- Fiction