Edmund, the Raccoon Prince (Picture Books (Dominique & Friends))
Christiane Duchesne
Edmund, the Raccoon Prince (Picture Books (Dominique & Friends))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Christiane Duchesne
Illustrated by Steve Beshwaty
The text is written at a 1st 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
Edmund the raccoon darts through the forest, his shiny crown slipping as he races against the wind. Suddenly, a shadow looms ahead—who could it be, and what will happen next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming picture book follows Edmund, a young raccoon prince, as he embarks on playful adventures in the forest. Designed for early readers ages 5-8, it combines engaging storytelling with vivid illustrations to encourage a love of nature and reading. The story is gentle and appropriate for young children, focusing on themes of animals and friendship.
Why we rated Edmund, the Raccoon Prince (Picture Books (Dominique & Friends)) 6C
Edmund, the Raccoon Prince (Picture Books (Dominique & Friends)) is written at a Level 1-2 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Edmund, the Raccoon Prince (Picture Books (Dominique & Friends)) works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Edmund, the Raccoon Prince (Picture Books (Dominique & Friends)) as 6C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Edmund, the Raccoon Prince (Picture Books (Dominique & Friends)) explores animals - mammals, friendship, adventure, juvenile fiction, and picturebooks — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals - mammals, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- ISBN
- 9780613873925
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- October 2000
- Type
- Fiction