Who's Making That Smell (Flap Books)

Philip Hawthorn

Who's Making That Smell (Flap Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Philip Hawthorn

Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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

What if a mysterious smell is sneaking around your house? Imagine lifting flaps to discover which funny creatures or objects are making those smells. But what if some smells are more surprising than you expect?

Themes

Interactive BooksEarly ReadingHumorAnimalsExploration

Quick Assessment

This interactive flap book invites young readers ages 5-8 to explore and identify different smells in a fun and engaging way. The lift-the-flap format encourages curiosity and fine motor skills development, making it ideal for early readers. Content is gentle and appropriate for preschool to early elementary children.

Why we rated Who's Making That Smell (Flap Books) 7C

Who's Making That Smell (Flap Books) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Who's Making That Smell (Flap Books) works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Who's Making That Smell (Flap Books) 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, Who's Making That Smell (Flap Books) explores interactive books, early reading, humor, animals, and exploration — 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 interactive books, early reading, humor.

Maybe not for

! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

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

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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.

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