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 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...
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.
Why we rated That's Dangerous 8C
That's Dangerous is written at a Level 3 reading level across 80 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, That's Dangerous works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate That's Dangerous as 8C ("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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, That's Dangerous explores family, humor, and safety awareness — 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 family, humor, safety awareness.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9780383038654
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
- Published
- June 1997
- Type
- Fiction