Icky, Sticky & Gooey

Written by Kimberly Constant & Illustrated by Keith Favazza

Cover of Icky, Sticky & Gooey

Icky, Sticky & Gooey

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Written by Kimberly Constant & Illustrated by Keith Favazza

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

These three troublemakers are the messiest kids you’ll ever meet, and their sticky, gooey adventures are hilariously out of control! From spilled slime to squishy mishaps, every page is packed with wild, messy fun that you won’t want to miss because it shows how sometimes messes lead to the best stories.

Quick Assessment

This playful picture book uses rhyme and humor to explore the messy adventures of three mischievous children. Ideal for early readers aged 5 to 8, it encourages engagement through colorful illustrations and lighthearted storytelling without any intense content. Parents can expect a fun, safe read that celebrates creativity and playfulness.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781931308342
Pages
32
Publisher
MightyBook, Inc.
Published
March 17, 2004
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Children, Illustrated, Picture Book, Cartoon, Rhyme, Poetry, Humor,