I'm Telling on You!
Brian Moses
I'm Telling on You!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Poems about Brothers and Sisters
by Brian Moses
Illustrated by Lucy Maddison
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
The creak of a bedroom door, the tickle of scissors near your ear, the quiet grumble of a little sister who just won’t leave you alone. Brothers and sisters can be tricky—sometimes annoying, sometimes funny, and sometimes a little bit scary. These poems capture all those feelings, making you laugh and think about family in a whole new way.
Quick Assessment
This poetry anthology explores the complex emotions and humorous moments between siblings, including dealing with new family members, mishaps, and changing relationships. Written for early readers aged 5-8, it offers relatable content with gentle humor and insight into family dynamics. The poems are accessible and appropriate for young children, with no sensitive content to be concerned about.
Why we rated I'm Telling on You! 8C
I'm Telling on You! is written at a Level 3 reading level across 60 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I'm Telling on You! works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate I'm Telling on You! 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, I'm Telling on You! explores family, humor, poetry, and sibling relationships — 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 family, humor, poetry.
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
- 9780330368674
- Pages
- 60
- Publisher
- Pan
- Published
- March 1, 2003
- Type
- Fiction