Sleeping Beauty Le (Craft)
Kinuko Y. Craft, Mahlon F Craft
Sleeping Beauty Le (Craft)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kinuko Y. Craft, Mahlon F Craft
Illustrated by Kinuko Y. Craft
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.
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About This Book
Did you know there's a hidden magic in Sleeping Beauty's story that only a few have discovered? Behind the sparkling castles and deep sleep lies a secret adventure waiting to unfold—but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This beautifully illustrated adaptation of Sleeping Beauty features lavish Baroque-style paintings by Kinuko Y. Craft, bringing the classic fairy tale to life for early readers ages 5 to 8. The story is a gentle introduction to themes of magic and romance, suitable for young children with no intense content. Its rich visuals support literacy and imagination in an age-appropriate way.
Why we rated Sleeping Beauty Le (Craft) 7C
Sleeping Beauty Le (Craft) 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 Le (Craft) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Sleeping Beauty Le (Craft) 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 Le (Craft) explores fairy tale, fantasy, magic, romance, 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 tale, fantasy, magic.
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.
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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
- 9780613858595
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- September 2002
- Type
- Fiction