Little penguin gets the hiccups

Tadgh Bentley

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Little penguin gets the hiccups

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tadgh Bentley

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

The text is written at a 1st 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

When Little Penguin gets a stubborn case of hiccups, he tries everything from spicy chili to silly tricks to make them go away. With a little help from a friend and a brave scare, can he finally stop the hiccups? Join in the fun and see what surprising adventures unfold on the chilly iceberg!

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

40 pages
291 words
2m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062335364
Pages
40
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
291
Read-Aloud
~2 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesPenguinsHiccups