What reading level is That bad, bad cat!?

That bad, bad cat! by Claire Masurel is at a Level 1 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is That bad, bad cat! appropriate for?

That bad, bad cat! is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is That bad, bad cat!?

That bad, bad cat! is fiction — Cats. Part of the Penguin Young Readers: Level 2; All Aboard Reading: Station Stop 1 series.

Does That bad, bad cat! have any content warnings?

That bad, bad cat! has a HootRating of 6C (Clear). 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 That bad, bad cat!?

That bad, bad cat! by Claire Masurel is 32 pages (approximately 202 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

That bad, bad cat!

Claire Masurel

That bad, bad cat!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Claire Masurel

Penguin Young Readers: Level 2; All Aboard Reading: Station Stop 1

Reading Level 1 6C Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 1st 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

A mischievous cat causes all sorts of trouble by clawing pillows, munching on plants, and scratching furniture, but no matter what happens, his family’s love never wavers. Bright and playful pictures help young readers follow along with fun, easy words perfect for practicing reading. Discover how even the naughtiest pets can be deeply loved.

Themes

AnimalsFamily Humor

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated That bad, bad cat! 6C

That bad, bad cat! is written at a Level 1 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 202 words). Strong independent readers around grade 2.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, That bad, bad cat! works for readers up to grade 3.0.

Read aloud, That bad, bad cat! takes about 1 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate That bad, bad cat! as 6C ("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, That bad, bad cat! explores animals, family, and humor — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals, family, humor.