This is not a normal animal book

Julie Segal-Walters

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This is not a normal animal book

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julie Segal-Walters

Illustrated by Biggs, Brian, illustrator

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

HumorAnimalsAuthorsIllustratorsCollaboration

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 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

46 pages
ISBN
9781481439220
Pages
46
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Lexile
450L

Genres

Subjects

IllustratorsHumorous StoriesAnimalsAuthors