Moon Spun Round
William Butler Yeats
Moon Spun Round
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
W. B. Yeats for Children
by William Butler Yeats
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
What if the moon could spin stories just for you? Imagine stepping into a world where magical poems and ancient tales come alive under a glowing night sky. Every page holds a new secret—what wonders will you discover next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Moon Spun Round introduces young readers to the enchanting poetry and folktales of W.B. Yeats, accompanied by beautiful, mysterious illustrations. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, this collection encourages imagination and appreciation of classic literature through accessible language and captivating visuals. The content is gentle and poetic, with no concerning themes.
Why we rated Moon Spun Round 8C
Moon Spun Round is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Moon Spun Round works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Moon Spun Round as 8C ("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, Moon Spun Round explores poetry, children's poetry, fantasy, and imagination — 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 poetry, children's poetry, fantasy.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781847177384
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- O'Brien Press, Limited, The
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction