Is That Funny? (Book & CD)
B. Patrick
Is That Funny? (Book & CD)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by B. Patrick
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The monkey slips on a banana peel and tumbles right into a pile of giggling hyenas! Suddenly, the jungle is alive with silly sounds and wild laughter. But what if the funniest moment is still waiting to happen?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This lively middle-grade book combines colorful illustrations with humorous animal antics to engage children ages 9-12. The included CD features a narrated read-along, funny sound effects, and a theme song that encourages interactive reading and laughter. The story explores humor from different perspectives, making it a fun way to develop empathy and interpret social cues.
Why we rated Is That Funny? (Book & CD) 10C
Is That Funny? (Book & CD) is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Is That Funny? (Book & CD) works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Is That Funny? (Book & CD) as 10C ("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, Is That Funny? (Book & CD) explores humor, animals, friendship, and interactive reading — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, animals, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10C — 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
- ISBN
- 9780974131924
- Publisher
- 4N Publishing
- Published
- August 2004
- Type
- Fiction