What reading level is Cinderella?

Cinderella by Charles Perrault is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Cinderella appropriate for?

Cinderella is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Cinderella?

Cinderella is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Cinderella have any content warnings?

Cinderella has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). 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 Cinderella?

Cinderella by Charles Perrault is 48 pages.

Cinderella

Charles Perrault

Cinderella

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Storyteller Book

by Charles Perrault

Reading Level 2 7C 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

The soft rustle of silk skirts and the sweet scent of cinnamon fill the grand ballroom. A young girl with a kind heart steps lightly, her glass slippers sparkling under the shimmering lights. In a world where wishes come true, will her dreams of love and happiness come to life?

Themes

Fairy Tales & FolkloreFamily RomanceMagicKindness

Quick Assessment

This classic fairy tale follows Cinderella, a kind and gentle girl who, with the magical help of her fairy godmother, attends the royal ball and finds true love with a prince. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, the story emphasizes themes of kindness, hope, and transformation. Parents should note the traditional fairy tale elements and the gentle portrayal of good triumphing over hardship.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

48 pages

ISBN: 9780831708832
Pages: 48
Publisher: Smithmark Publishers
Published: February 1995
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Fairy Tales & FolkloreEuropeanSale BooksSale ChildrenAges 4-8Fairy TalesFolkloreFranceBilingual BooksCinderellaSpanish Language MaterialsSpecimensToy and Movable BooksTranslations Into EnglishTranslations Into RussianPride and VanityFairy GodmothersLovePrincesCrueltyStepmothersMagicGlass ShoesFolklore, FranceCuentos De HadasCaldecott MedalStepfamiliesFairiesMarriageForgivenessTalesLiterature and FictionFantasy Fiction

Places

France