This is not a normal animal book
Julie Segal-Walters
This is not a normal animal book
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Julie Segal-Walters
Illustrated by Biggs, Brian, illustrator
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
This book breaks all the rules about animal stories! Watch as an author and illustrator clash in the funniest way while trying to create the perfect animal book. Their wild teamwork shows that sometimes, chaos makes the best kind of fun.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This humorous fiction picture book explores the playful struggles between an author and illustrator as they collaborate to create an animal story. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it encourages creativity, teamwork, and understanding different perspectives. The book features colorful illustrations and lighthearted conflict without any intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9781481439220
- Pages
- 46
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 450L