This Is Me (Faulkner, Keith. Tug-a-Tab Books.)
Keith Faulkner
This Is Me (Faulkner, Keith. Tug-a-Tab Books.)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Keith Faulkner
Illustrated by Jonathan Lambert
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, you? From your wiggly fingers to your busy brain, every part of your body has a story to tell. But what secrets do those parts hold that you haven’t discovered yet?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This simple and engaging book introduces young readers to basic human anatomy through clear text and interactive movable illustrations. Designed for early readers ages 5 to 8, it helps children learn the names and locations of various body parts in an accessible and fun way. The book contains no content concerns and supports foundational science learning.
Why we rated This Is Me (Faulkner, Keith. Tug-a-Tab Books.) 7C
This Is Me (Faulkner, Keith. Tug-a-Tab Books.) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 10 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This Is Me (Faulkner, Keith. Tug-a-Tab Books.) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate This Is Me (Faulkner, Keith. Tug-a-Tab Books.) 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, This Is Me (Faulkner, Keith. Tug-a-Tab Books.) explores science & nature, anatomy, and early learning — 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, early learning.
- ✓ 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
- 9780312009670
- Pages
- 10
- Publisher
- St Martins Press
- Published
- November 1987
- Type
- Nonfiction