The temper tantrum book.
Edna Mitchell Preston
The temper tantrum book.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edna Mitchell Preston
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a little secret: sometimes even the happiest kids have moments when everything feels too big and hard. When tantrums take over, what really happens inside? But that's only the beginning of understanding and fun!
Quick Assessment
This rhyming story gently explores common triggers for temper tantrums between parents and young children, making it relatable and accessible for early readers aged 5 to 8. It offers a lighthearted way to open conversations about emotions and behavior without judgment. Suitable for families looking to address emotional regulation in a playful, age-appropriate manner.
Why we rated The temper tantrum book. 7LE
The temper tantrum book. is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The temper tantrum book. works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The temper tantrum book. as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, The temper tantrum book. explores behavior, family, 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 behavior, family, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 067069536X
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Viking Juvenile
- Published
- 1969
- Type
- Fiction