What reading level is A King, a hunter, and a golden goose?

A King, a hunter, and a golden goose by Stefanie Hoffmann, Jeanne Carlson, Deborah Black is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is A King, a hunter, and a golden goose appropriate for?

A King, a hunter, and a golden goose is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is A King, a hunter, and a golden goose?

A King, a hunter, and a golden goose is fiction — Jataka stories, English.

Does A King, a hunter, and a golden goose have any content warnings?

A King, a hunter, and a golden goose has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). 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 A King, a hunter, and a golden goose?

A King, a hunter, and a golden goose by Stefanie Hoffmann, Jeanne Carlson, Deborah Black is 32 pages.

A King, a hunter, and a golden goose

Stefanie Hoffmann, Jeanne Carlson, Deborah Black

A King, a hunter, and a golden goose

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Story of the Buddha

by Stefanie Hoffmann, Jeanne Carlson, Deborah Black

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

Here's a secret: not all geese are ordinary—some carry golden magic that can change a kingdom. When a clever hunter captures two special geese, their brave hearts and loyalty surprise the king and queen. But that's only the beginning of their amazing story.

Themes

Friendship Family Adventure Fantasy World-BuildingCultural Folklore

Quick Assessment

This gentle early reader story introduces children ages 5-8 to themes of loyalty and kindness through a retelling of a classic Jataka tale involving a golden goose and a thoughtful king and queen. The narrative is simple and accessible for grade 2 reading levels, with no intense content, making it appropriate for young readers interested in folklore and moral lessons.