What reading level is Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters?

Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters by Dan Richards is at a Level 2-3 reading level (Lexile 460L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters appropriate for?

Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters?

Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters have any content warnings?

Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters?

Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters by Dan Richards is 32 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters

Dan Richards

Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dan Richards

Reading Level 2-3 7LE Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Here's a secret: being brave enough not to fear monsters can actually cause big trouble. When the monsters think you're one of them, they get way too friendly and want to share everything! But that's only the beginning of this wild, funny adventure.

Themes

Friendship Family HumorFear

Quick Assessment

This picture book explores fear and bravery through a humorous tale about a child who isn't scared of monsters, leading to unexpected and amusing consequences. Designed for early readers aged 5-8, it combines simple text with engaging illustrations to help children laugh at and overcome their fears in a lighthearted way. The story gently addresses common childhood anxieties without any frightening content.

Why we rated Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters 7LE

Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters is written at a Level 2-3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 460L across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters works for readers up to grade 4.5.

We rate Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters explores friendship, family, humor, and fear — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, humor.