The cat that went woof!
Martyn Beardsley
The cat that went woof!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Martyn Beardsley
Reading Corner
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 curious cat surprises everyone by making a dog’s bark instead of a meow! Join the fun as this playful pet learns what it means to be unique and discovers the joy of being yourself. Perfect for early readers who love animals and silly stories.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 9781597711661
- Pages
- 31
- Publisher
- Sea to Sea Publications
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 147
- Read-Aloud
- ~1 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy