What reading level is Making faces?

Making faces by Toby Forward is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Making faces appropriate for?

Making faces is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LT (Light — Thematic).

What genre is Making faces?

Making faces is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Making faces have any content warnings?

Making faces has a HootRating of 7LT (Light — Thematic). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Making faces?

Making faces by Toby Forward is 31 pages.

Making faces

Toby Forward

Making faces

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Toby Forward

Reading Level 2 7LT Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if the faces you wear could change who you really are? Imagine Kate making silly faces for her classmates—and suddenly, Daisy starts hissing like a cat, Alice squeaks like a mouse, and even the teacher turns into a wise owl. But when they leave school, the whole neighborhood reacts in a surprising, spooky way!

Themes

Children's StoriesHumor Fantasy World-BuildingImaginationFriendship

Quick Assessment

This charming picture book follows Kate and her classmates as they try on magical faces that transform them into different creatures, sparking imaginative play and wonder. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it encourages creativity and humor while presenting light fantasy elements without any frightening content. Parents can expect an engaging story that explores identity and playful transformation in a gentle, age-appropriate way.