It Was Big, It Was Scary, It Was (Elf a. Bits Series)
Diana Trenda Aubut
It Was Big, It Was Scary, It Was (Elf a. Bits Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Diana Trenda Aubut
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 one believes Noah Elf can face the scariest monster under the bed—except him! With courage and a little elf-sized magic, he shows that sometimes big fears are just small shadows. Discover why being brave changes everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book follows Noah Elf as he helps a young boy overcome his fear of the monster under the bed, teaching children about courage and facing fears in a gentle, humorous way. Suitable for ages 5-8, it uses simple language appropriate for grade 2 readers and contains no content that parents need to be concerned about.
Why we rated It Was Big, It Was Scary, It Was (Elf a. Bits Series) 7C
It Was Big, It Was Scary, It Was (Elf a. Bits Series) 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, It Was Big, It Was Scary, It Was (Elf a. Bits Series) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate It Was Big, It Was Scary, It Was (Elf a. Bits Series) 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, It Was Big, It Was Scary, It Was (Elf a. Bits Series) explores friendship, courage, humor, and family — 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 friendship, courage, humor.
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.
Content Flags
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
- 9781880216736
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- River City Kids
- Published
- April 2002
- Type
- Fiction