What reading level is Beauty of the Beast?

Beauty of the Beast by Jack Prelutsky is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Beauty of the Beast appropriate for?

Beauty of the Beast is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Beauty of the Beast?

Beauty of the Beast is fiction — Animals.

Does Beauty of the Beast have any content warnings?

Beauty of the Beast has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Beauty of the Beast?

Beauty of the Beast by Jack Prelutsky is 101 pages.

Beauty of the Beast

Jack Prelutsky

Beauty of the Beast

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Poems from the Animal Kingdom

by Jack Prelutsky

Illustrated by Meilo So

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Feel the soft flutter of butterfly wings and hear the chirping chorus of birds all around you. Each poem in this collection paints a vivid picture of animals, insects, and birds from faraway places, bringing their world to life with sound, sight, and color. These poems will make you see the beauty in every creature's story.

Themes

AnimalsChildren's poetryMulticulturalNature

Quick Assessment

This beautifully illustrated poetry collection introduces children ages 9-12 to a diverse range of animals, insects, and birds through poems by international authors. The language and imagery are accessible for readers at a grade 4.5 level, fostering appreciation for nature and cultural variety. There is no mature content or conflict, making it suitable for middle-grade readers.