Parrot told snake
Harry Stevens
Parrot told snake
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Harry Stevens
The text is written at a kindergarten 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
What if the jungle animals had a clever plan to stop a scary hunter from coming near their home? Imagine the parrot whispering secrets to the sneaky snake, and together, they hatch a daring idea. But will their trick be enough to save the jungle?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book for ages 5-8 tells a charming story about jungle animals working together to outsmart a hunter. It encourages problem-solving and teamwork in a simple narrative suitable for Grade 0.5 readers. The story contains mild tension but no violence or frightening content, making it appropriate for young children.
Why we rated Parrot told snake 5LP
Parrot told snake is written at a Level K-1 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 1.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Parrot told snake works for readers up to grade 2.5.
We rate Parrot told snake as 5LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Parrot told snake explores jungle animals, friendship, problem solving, teamwork, and adventure — 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 jungle animals, friendship, problem solving.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
5LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0670805300
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Viking Juvenile
- Published
- 1987
- Type
- Fiction