Cover of Four Little Old Men

Four Little Old Men

A (mostly) True Tale from a Small Cajun Town

by Burton P. Brodt

Illustrated by Luc Melanson

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th 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

Four elderly friends gather regularly to play cards by the Mississippi River, turning their simple game into a wonderful way to brighten their community. As time passes, their bond and the place they meet grow stronger, showing how friendship and care can transform the world around us. This gentle tale celebrates friendship, aging, and finding joy in everyday moments.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipOld AgeContentmentCommunitySocial Issues

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

Details

ISBN
1402720068
Pages
32
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Published
November 1, 2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,194

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

GeneralOld ageContentmentChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 FictionSocial Issues - FriendshipJuvenile FictionLifestyles - Country LifeChildren: Grades 1-2Children: Grades 4-6FictionHumorous StoriesSocial Issues - GeneralBG-HUMOR/GAMES - BG-GAMES/PUZZLESJuvenile Fiction / GeneralCard gamesPeople & Places - United StatesCajunsOlder people, fictionChildren's fictionLouisiana, fiction