I Smell a Rat (Scented Storybook)(Ratatouille Movie Tie in)
RH Disney
I Smell a Rat (Scented Storybook)(Ratatouille Movie Tie in)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by RH Disney
Illustrated by Disney Storybook Artists
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
No other rat can sniff out flavors like Remy, the tiniest chef with the biggest nose! With each scratch and sniff, you’ll discover the secret scents that make his dishes so delicious. It’s not just cooking—it’s a nose-tickling adventure that proves even the smallest creatures can have the greatest talents.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This scented storybook features Remy, a rat with an extraordinary sense of smell who uses it to create fantastic dishes. Designed for early readers ages 5-8, it combines simple text with interactive scratch-and-sniff elements to engage children's senses and encourage reading. The story is lighthearted and appropriate for young children, with no intense content to note.
Why we rated I Smell a Rat (Scented Storybook)(Ratatouille Movie Tie in) 7C
I Smell a Rat (Scented Storybook)(Ratatouille Movie Tie in) 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, I Smell a Rat (Scented Storybook)(Ratatouille Movie Tie in) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate I Smell a Rat (Scented Storybook)(Ratatouille Movie Tie in) 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, I Smell a Rat (Scented Storybook)(Ratatouille Movie Tie in) explores animals - mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc., concepts - senses & sensation, juvenile fiction, and children: kindergarten — 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 animals - mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc., concepts - senses & sensation, juvenile fiction.
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
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
- 9780736424677
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- RH/Disney
- Published
- May 22, 2007
- Type
- Fiction