Icky, Sticky Slime! (Super Gross)
Ximena Hastings
Icky, Sticky Slime! (Super Gross)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ximena Hastings
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
Squish, squelch, and squirm—feel the slippery slime ooze through your fingers and wiggle with delight! Explore the gooey world where slimy creatures lurk, and discover surprising facts about the sticky stuff inside our own bodies. Get ready to giggle and gasp, because slime is more amazing than you ever imagined!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging early reader introduces children ages 5 to 8 to the fascinating world of slime, blending fun facts with playful storytelling. Led by Dr. Ick and her dog Sam, the book explores slimy creatures and bodily slime in a way that captures young readers’ curiosity without being overly messy or scary. It's an excellent choice for early readers who enjoy science and humor.
Why we rated Icky, Sticky Slime! (Super Gross) 7C
Icky, Sticky Slime! (Super Gross) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Icky, Sticky Slime! (Super Gross) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Icky, Sticky Slime! (Super Gross) 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, Icky, Sticky Slime! (Super Gross) explores science & nature, humor, and early readers — 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 science & nature, humor, early readers.
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
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
- 9781536473568
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Simon Spotlight
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction