Mr Bean's Joke Book
Rod Green
Mr Bean's Joke Book
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rod Green
The text is written at a 4th 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
What if you could laugh like Mr Bean without saying a single word? Imagine having over 300 jokes inspired by his funny antics, ready to brighten any day. But can you keep a straight face while sharing these hilarious moments?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Mr Bean's Joke Book offers over 300 jokes inspired by the beloved character, featuring engaging line art illustrations. Suitable for children aged 7 and up, this book promotes humor and wit without any inappropriate content. It's a lighthearted collection perfect for encouraging laughter and enjoyment among middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Mr Bean's Joke Book 9C
Mr Bean's Joke Book is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mr Bean's Joke Book works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Mr Bean's Joke Book as 9C ("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, Mr Bean's Joke Book weaves together wit and humor and juvenile humor.
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 wit and humor, juvenile humor.
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
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781783121373
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Carlton Kids
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction