Sleeping Beauty
Trisha Speed Shaskan
Sleeping Beauty
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
As Told by The Good and Bab Fairies
by Trisha Speed Shaskan
Illustrated by Tayal, Amit, illustrator
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
What if the Bad Fairy wasn't really bad, but just misunderstood? Imagine hearing the story of Sleeping Beauty from her side for the very first time. Could the tale change everything you thought you knew?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader retells the classic Sleeping Beauty story from the perspective of the Bad Fairy, offering a fresh look at a familiar fairy tale. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages empathy and understanding of different viewpoints without any intense content. Parents can expect a gentle, imaginative story that invites children to think critically about traditional narratives.
Why we rated Sleeping Beauty 7C
Sleeping Beauty is written at a Level 2 reading level across 26 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sleeping Beauty works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Sleeping Beauty as 7C ("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, Sleeping Beauty explores juvenile fiction, fairy tale retelling, empathy, and perspective taking — 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 juvenile fiction, fairy tale retelling, empathy.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
The Sleeping Beauty
Trina Schart Hyman
The Sleeping Beauty
Trina Schart Hyman
Sleeping beauty
Trixie Belle, Melissa Caruso-Scott
Sleeping beauty
Trixie Belle, Melissa Caruso-Scott
The Sleeping Beauty
Trina Schart Hyman
The Sleeping Beauty
Trina Schart Hyman
Sleeping Beauty
Parragon
Sleeping Beauty
Parragon
Sleeping Beauty (First Stories)
Heather Amery
Sleeping Beauty (First Stories)
Heather Amery
Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast
Jennifer Roth
Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast
Jennifer Roth
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781406279863
- Pages
- 26
- Publisher
- Raintree
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction