What reading level is Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook)?

Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook) by Ian Beck is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook) appropriate for?

Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook) is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook)?

Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook) is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook) have any content warnings?

Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook)?

Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook) by Ian Beck is 24 pages.

Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook)

Ian Beck

Jack and the Beanstalk (Oxford Storybook)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ian Beck

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: those five magic beans weren’t just ordinary beans—they grew into a gigantic beanstalk reaching the clouds! Jack climbs up and finds a castle filled with wonders... and a giant who’s not too happy to see him. But that’s only the beginning of Jack’s incredible adventure.

Themes

Fairy talesAdventureCourageFamilyMagic

Quick Assessment

This classic retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk introduces young readers to themes of bravery and curiosity through vibrant illustrations and simple text suited for early readers aged 5 to 8. The story involves mild peril as Jack encounters a giant and tries to free a magic goose, making it appropriate for children who can handle gentle suspense. Parents should note the traditional fairy tale elements and the depiction of a threatening giant, but the story resolves with positive messages about courage and cleverness.