A story cloth
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
A story cloth
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
Illustrated by Chen, Leo, illustrator
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
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780021850471
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill School Division
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction