That's Dangerous!
Francesco Pittau, Bernadette Gervais
That's Dangerous!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Francesco Pittau, Bernadette Gervais
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sharp snap of a closing fan whirls through the air, making you catch your breath. Sticky fingers, flying down the stairs, or even swallowing tiny thumbtacks—some things make your heart pound and your skin tingle! But sometimes, knowing what's dangerous is the first step to having the greatest adventures.
Themes
Quick Assessment
That's Dangerous! is a playful and engaging early reader book that introduces young children to common safety hazards through humorous examples. Suitable for ages 5-8, it uses vivid scenarios to teach important lessons about risk in a lighthearted way without being frightening. The book encourages conversations about safety while keeping the tone fun and accessible for early readers.
Why we rated That's Dangerous! 6LP
That's Dangerous! is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 80 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, That's Dangerous! works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate That's Dangerous! as 6LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, That's Dangerous! explores animals, school & education, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals, school & education, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0383035961
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
- Published
- 2011-02-01
- Type
- Fiction