Gross-out jokes
Robert Kent
Gross-out jokes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
To Make You Heave, Barf, Loose Your Lunch - and Laugh Like a Fool!
by Robert Kent
The text is written at a 3rd 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
This book proves that the grossest things can be the funniest! From puking to stinky socks, these jokes turn yucky stuff into laughs that won’t quit. Get ready to giggle about the stuff everyone tries to avoid—but that’s exactly why it’s hilarious!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a collection of lighthearted jokes and riddles centered around common 'gross' topics like vomiting, body odor, and pimples, designed to engage early readers with humor. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages reading through silly, juvenile humor that is age-appropriate and unlikely to offend. Parents should note the focus on bodily functions as a source of comedy, which is typical for this age group's humor preferences.
Why we rated Gross-out jokes 8C
Gross-out jokes is written at a Level 3 reading level across 95 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Gross-out jokes works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Gross-out jokes as 8C ("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, Gross-out jokes explores humor, juvenile humor, jokes, and riddles — 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 humor, juvenile humor, jokes.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — 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
- 1565651324
- Pages
- 95
- Publisher
- Lowell House
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction