Day of the Great Wave

Highlights for Children

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Day of the Great Wave

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

And Other Folktales

by Highlights for Children

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

These aren’t just any stories—they’re 17 amazing folktales from all around the world, packed with adventure and magic! Every tale carries a lesson that has traveled through time, showing how people everywhere share hopes and dreams. Discover why these stories have captivated readers for generations and why they still matter today.

Themes

MulticulturalFolktalesAdventureFamilyCultural Heritage

Quick Assessment

Day of the Great Wave is a carefully curated anthology of 17 folktales from diverse cultures, designed for early readers aged 5 to 8. The collection offers engaging narratives that introduce children to multicultural perspectives and timeless lessons. The stories are age-appropriate, with no intense content, making this a great choice for family reading and early literacy development.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

95 pages
ISBN
9780613788298
Pages
95
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
June 1995
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Anthologies