I am extremely absolutely boiling
Lauren Child
I am extremely absolutely boiling
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lauren Child
The text is written at a 1st 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
Lola’s ice cream tumbles to the ground, and she’s boiling mad! Arnold Wolf just won’t say sorry, and Lola’s decided she’ll never forgive him. What can Charlie do to cool things down?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This picture book explores themes of summer heat, emotions, and the importance of sharing and forgiveness. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it gently addresses feelings of anger and reconciliation in a relatable setting. The story features familiar characters and is appropriate for young children with no concerning content.
Why we rated I am extremely absolutely boiling 6LE
I am extremely absolutely boiling is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 22 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I am extremely absolutely boiling works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate I am extremely absolutely boiling as 6LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, I am extremely absolutely boiling explores summer, sharing, friendship, picture books, and juvenile fiction — 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 summer, sharing, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6LE — Light — EmotionalNo 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
- 9780718195274
- Pages
- 22
- Publisher
- Puffin
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction