Just a Bad Day
by Mercer Mayer
Little Critter
Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
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
Everyone has days when nothing seems to go right, and this story shows how even the toughest days can be part of growing up. With funny moments and familiar family scenes, it helps young readers understand that bad days happen to everyone. It's a gentle reminder that tomorrow is a fresh start.
Representation & Themes
FamilyHumorAnimalsComing of Age
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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Details
- ISBN
- 0307160297
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Golden Books
- Published
- March 26, 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 346
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Animals - GeneralFamily - GeneralHumorous StoriesJuvenile Fiction / GeneralChildren's 4-8 - PicturebooksAnimalsDayFamily lifeFictionChildren: PreschoolFamiliesJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionFamily life, fictionDay, fictionAnimals, fiction