Tipps Family Christmas (Red Fox Picture Book)
Sue Mongredien
Tipps Family Christmas (Red Fox Picture Book)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Three Stories in One
by Sue Mongredien
Illustrated by Roy Budgen
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
Father Christmas isn’t just anyone—he’s Nick, and when he catches the flu, his younger brother Harry has to step in and save Christmas! From Granny’s wild inventions to an unexpected family reunion, nothing goes as planned, but that’s what makes this Christmas unforgettable.
Quick Assessment
This picture book features three humorous and festive stories about Father Christmas and his quirky family, perfect for early readers aged 5 to 8. The tales explore themes of family, holiday mishaps, and teamwork, accompanied by charming illustrations. The lighthearted conflicts and resolutions make it ideal for shared reading and building excitement for the Christmas season.
Why we rated Tipps Family Christmas (Red Fox Picture Book) 7C
Tipps Family Christmas (Red Fox Picture Book) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tipps Family Christmas (Red Fox Picture Book) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Tipps Family Christmas (Red Fox Picture Book) 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, Tipps Family Christmas (Red Fox Picture Book) explores christmas books, family, humor, fiction, and picture books — 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 christmas books, family, 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.
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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
- 9780099265689
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Published
- 2019-10-31
- Type
- Fiction