What reading level is Beauty and the beast?

Beauty and the beast by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Beauty and the beast appropriate for?

Beauty and the beast is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Beauty and the beast?

Beauty and the beast is fiction — Fairy tales.

Does Beauty and the beast have any content warnings?

Beauty and the beast has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Beauty and the beast?

Beauty and the beast by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont is 31 pages.

Beauty and the beast

Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont

Beauty and the beast

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont

Reading Level 2 7LE 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

What if a kind girl found a mysterious castle where a fearsome beast lived? Imagine discovering that beneath his scary face is a prince trapped by a spell. Could her kindness be the magic that breaks the curse?

Themes

Fairy talesFolkloreFriendship FamilyKindnessTransformation

Quick Assessment

This classic fairy tale tells the story of a kind young girl whose love and compassion help break a magical curse on a prince turned beast. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it introduces themes of kindness, transformation, and looking beyond appearances. The story features gentle fantasy elements and positive messages about empathy.