One dark and scary night
Bill Cosby, Varnette P. Honeywood
One dark and scary night
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bill Cosby, Varnette P. Honeywood
The text is written at a 3rd 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 darkness fills Little Bill's room, he imagines scary creatures lurking in his closet. It takes a special bedtime magic from Alice the Great to chase away his fears and bring peaceful dreams. This gentle tale shows how bravery and a little magic can make the night less frightening.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0590514768
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Cartwheel Books
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,315
- Read-Aloud
- ~9 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy