Things That Make You Feel Good, Things That Make You Feel Bad
Todd Parr
Things That Make You Feel Good, Things That Make You Feel Bad
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Todd Parr
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
Have you ever wondered what makes you feel really good or really bad? Imagine a world where kisses bring smiles and mosquito bites bring frowns, where waking up with wild hair is just part of the fun. What surprising things will you discover that make your feelings flip-flop?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This brightly illustrated, humor-filled book by Todd Parr explores emotions by highlighting everyday experiences that make children feel good or bad. Designed for early readers aged 5-8, it uses simple language and playful art to encourage emotional awareness and confidence. The content is gentle and suitable for young children, with a focus on positive messages and lighthearted silliness.
Why we rated Things That Make You Feel Good, Things That Make You Feel Bad 7C
Things That Make You Feel Good, Things That Make You Feel Bad is written at a Level 2 reading level across 25 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Things That Make You Feel Good, Things That Make You Feel Bad works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Things That Make You Feel Good, Things That Make You Feel Bad 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, Things That Make You Feel Good, Things That Make You Feel Bad explores emotions, friendship, humor, and family — 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 emotions, friendship, humor.
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
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
- 9780744581980
- Pages
- 25
- Publisher
- Walker Books, Limited
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction