A story cloth

Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith

Cover of A story cloth

A story cloth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith

Illustrated by Chen, Leo, illustrator

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Did you know a special cloth can tell a family's story? Lee's grandmother's story cloth holds secrets about their journey from faraway Laos to a new home in America—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

MulticulturalFamilyImmigrationCultural HeritageJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction picture book introduces young readers to the Hmong culture through the story of a family's immigration from Laos to America, told via a traditional story cloth. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it provides an accessible look at heritage, family, and the immigrant experience without heavy emotional content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

16 pages
ISBN
9780021850471
Pages
16
Publisher
McGraw-Hill School Division
Published
2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Laotian AmericansEmigration and ImmigrationImmigrantsQuilts