That's Dangerous

Francesco Pittau, Bernadette Gervais

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That's Dangerous

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Francesco Pittau, Bernadette Gervais

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

The stairs thunder beneath you as you leap down, heart racing—what if you miss a step? Fingers twitch dangerously close to the spinning fan blades. And swallowing thumbtacks? That’s a wild dare no one should try. But what happens next might surprise you...

Themes

FamilyHumorSafety Awareness

Quick Assessment

This playful picture book humorously catalogs a series of dangerous behaviors that children might be tempted to try, making it a fun read for early readers aged 5-8. It uses exaggerated examples to engage kids while subtly reinforcing safety awareness. Parents should note the tone is lighthearted and not meant to encourage risky actions.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

80 pages
ISBN
9780383038654
Pages
80
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Published
June 1997
Type
Fiction

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