Oh, Why Do I Have to Be So Sticky?

Kenneth Trimber

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Oh, Why Do I Have to Be So Sticky?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kenneth Trimber

Illustrated by Nicole Ann Girimonti

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

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

The crackle of sticky fingers clinging to everything—buttons, toys, even the family cat! Doris Jean can’t stop things from sticking to her, and it makes every day feel like a sticky challenge. Sometimes being different feels tricky, but it also leads to surprising adventures.

Themes

FamilyJuvenile FictionEarly ReaderDifferenceAdventure

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows Doris Jean, a young girl who discovers that everything she touches sticks to her. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently explores themes of difference and family support with light humor and relatable challenges. Parents should know it’s a fun, imaginative story with mild conflict appropriate for early readers.

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

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

20 pages
ISBN
9781412059565
Pages
20
Publisher
Trafford
Published
June 5, 2005
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Family