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Sleeping Beauty, with Book (2 CD)

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Sleeping Beauty, with Book (2 CD)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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Reading Level 3 8LP Ages 5-8 Matched

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Whisper a secret: Princess Aurora’s birthday party isn’t just any celebration — it’s where an evil fairy’s curse is cast, dooming her to a hundred years of sleep. But a magical kiss holds the power to wake her, and that moment changes everything... but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Fairy Tales & FolkloreClassical MusicMagicAdventure

Quick Assessment

This classic fairy tale follows Princess Aurora’s enchanted slumber after a curse cast on her at birth, and the magical kiss that awakens her. Ideal for early readers aged 5-8, this edition includes an audio performance conducted by Andre Previn with the London Symphony Orchestra, blending storytelling and classical music. The story contains mild fantasy peril typical of fairy tales but is suitable for young children.

Why we rated Sleeping Beauty, with Book (2 CD) 8LP

Sleeping Beauty, with Book (2 CD) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 60 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sleeping Beauty, with Book (2 CD) works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Sleeping Beauty, with Book (2 CD) as 8LP ("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, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Sleeping Beauty, with Book (2 CD) explores fairy tales & folklore, classical music, magic, 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, classical music, magic.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

60 pages
ISBN
9781896449203
Pages
60
Publisher
Children's Book Store Distribution
Published
March 1996
Type
Fiction
Language
KO

Subjects

Fairy Tales & FolkloreEuropeanSingle TitleAudioChildren's ClassicsChildren's Audio9-12