Sleeping Beauty
McGraw-Hill
Sleeping Beauty
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by McGraw-Hill
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
Did you know that deep inside the enchanted castle, a secret magic sleeps waiting to be awakened? A princess lies in a deep sleep, surrounded by a mysterious spell, but that's only the beginning of her story.
Quick Assessment
This early reader adaptation of the classic 'Sleeping Beauty' fairy tale is designed for children aged 5-8 and includes interactive elements like flash cards. The story features familiar Disney heroines and includes some scenes involving animals that may be upsetting, such as animal harm and death. Parents should be aware of these themes when sharing this book with young readers.
Why we rated Sleeping Beauty 7LN
Sleeping Beauty is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 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 7LN ("Light — Neutral") 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: Animals are abused, An animal dies, Dead animal.
Thematically, Sleeping Beauty explores fairy tales & folklore, family, 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 fairy tales & folklore, family, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LN — Light — NeutralLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781577687863
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- American Education Publishing
- Published
- August 1, 2003
- Type
- Fiction