Yuck! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Garden (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)

Pam Rosenberg

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Yuck! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Garden (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pam Rosenberg

Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the wild and wacky world hiding right in your garden, filled with creepy, slimy, and downright gross creatures! This fun and fascinating guide uncovers nature’s yuckiest secrets that will both surprise and entertain curious young explorers. Get ready to learn about the sticky, slimy, and strange critters lurking just outside your door!

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
2,220 words
15m read-aloud
ISBN
9781592968961
Pages
24
Publisher
Child's World
Published
August 2007
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,220
Read-Aloud
~15 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Garden animals

Subjects

AnimalsGardeningGarden AnimalsSoil Animals