Alice's Fleece
Jeff Putnam, Kersti Frigell O'Leary, SRA/McGraw-Hill
Alice's Fleece
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jeff Putnam, Kersti Frigell O'Leary, SRA/McGraw-Hill
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
Paige’s sheep, Alice, is braver than anyone imagined—especially when it’s time for her to lose her fluffy fleece. What happens next will warm your heart and change how you see courage forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle fiction story follows Paige as she worries about Alice, her sheep, undergoing shearing for the first time. Perfectly suited for early readers ages 5 to 8, the book explores themes of empathy, change, and reassurance without any distressing content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780026873963
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Sra
- Published
- June 1997
- Type
- Fiction