Numbers (Fleurus Peek a Boo)
Smithmark Publishers, Incorporated
Numbers (Fleurus Peek a Boo)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Smithmark Publishers, Incorporated
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
Have you ever wondered how numbers come to life? Bright animals and fun characters hide secret dots that reveal numbers when you lift the tabs. What surprises will you discover behind each one?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This interactive picture book introduces children ages 9-12 to counting from one to ten using colorful illustrations and lift-the-flap domino-style dots. Designed for early learners, it encourages number recognition through engaging visuals and hands-on interaction. The content is gentle and appropriate for elementary-aged readers.
Why we rated Numbers (Fleurus Peek a Boo) 10C
Numbers (Fleurus Peek a Boo) 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, Numbers (Fleurus Peek a Boo) works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Numbers (Fleurus Peek a Boo) 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, Numbers (Fleurus Peek a Boo) explores children: babies & toddlers, early learning, and interactive books — 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 children: babies & toddlers, early learning, interactive books.
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
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
- ISBN
- 9780765191410
- Publisher
- Smithmark Pub
- Published
- January 1998
- Type
- Fiction