What reading level is Tom's afraid of the dark!?

Tom's afraid of the dark! by Beth Robbins is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Tom's afraid of the dark! appropriate for?

Tom's afraid of the dark! is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Tom's afraid of the dark!?

Tom's afraid of the dark! is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Tom's afraid of the dark! have any content warnings?

Tom's afraid of the dark! has a HootRating of 6LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Tom's afraid of the dark!?

Tom's afraid of the dark! by Beth Robbins is 31 pages.

Tom's afraid of the dark!

Beth Robbins

Tom's afraid of the dark!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beth Robbins

Reading Level 1-2 6LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: Tom the cat is scared of the dark. But he discovers a special way to turn his fear into something magical—by imagining wonderful things instead of scary shadows. And that’s only the beginning of his nighttime adventure!

Themes

Fear of the darkBedtimeImaginationAnimals

Quick Assessment

This gentle picture book follows Tom, a young cat, as he learns to overcome his fear of the dark through positive imagination. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it offers a comforting bedtime story that encourages children to face common childhood fears in a creative way.