Mary and her little lamb
Will Moses
Mary and her little lamb
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The True Story of the Famous Nursery Rhyme
by Will Moses
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
Set in early 19th-century Massachusetts, a young girl named Mary Elizabeth cares for a fragile lamb, sparking a timeless nursery rhyme. Discover the heartwarming journey of friendship and kindness between a child and her animal companion, along with fascinating facts about the people who brought the rhyme to life.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399251542
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,085
- Lexile
- 810L
- Read-Aloud
- ~7 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy