What reading level is Tubby and the Poo-Bah?

Tubby and the Poo-Bah by Al Perkins is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Tubby and the Poo-Bah appropriate for?

Tubby and the Poo-Bah is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Tubby and the Poo-Bah?

Tubby and the Poo-Bah is fiction — Boats and boating.

Does Tubby and the Poo-Bah have any content warnings?

Tubby and the Poo-Bah has a HootRating of 8LE (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 Tubby and the Poo-Bah?

Tubby and the Poo-Bah by Al Perkins is 67 pages.

Tubby and the Poo-Bah

Al Perkins

Tubby and the Poo-Bah

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Al Perkins

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Splash! The boat rocks and creaks under Tubby's big elephant feet as water splashes all around. The smell of the river and the hum of the busy harbor fill the air. Tubby’s mistake turns everything upside down, but a surprising chance to make things right is just around the corner.

Themes

Friendship FamilyResponsibility

Quick Assessment

This charming early reader story follows Tubby the elephant as he accidentally damages the Poo-Bah's boat, leading to an unexpected consequence for his owner, Ah Mee. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book gently explores themes of responsibility and forgiveness with simple language and a warm resolution. Parents should know it contains mild tension but no distressing content.