The Gas We Pass
Shinta Cho
The Gas We Pass
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Story of Farts
by Shinta Cho
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Pfft! Can you hear that funny noise? It’s the gas inside your tummy making its way out! Discover why our bodies make these silly sounds and why it’s perfectly natural—and even a little funny—to pass gas.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming and humorous nonfiction book explains the natural process of gas production and elimination in young children's bodies. Suitable for ages 5-8, it uses simple language and engaging illustrations to help early readers understand anatomy and digestion in a lighthearted way. Parents should note that it addresses bodily functions openly, encouraging healthy conversations about the human body.
Why we rated The Gas We Pass 7C
The Gas We Pass is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Gas We Pass works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Gas We Pass as 7C ("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, The Gas We Pass explores science & nature, anatomy & physiology, juvenile nonfiction, and digestion — 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 science & nature, anatomy & physiology, juvenile nonfiction.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781929132157
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Kane/Miller Book Publishers
- Published
- October 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction