What reading level is Stone soup?

Stone soup by Marcia Brown is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Stone soup appropriate for?

Stone soup is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is Stone soup?

Stone soup is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Stone soup have any content warnings?

Stone soup has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Stone soup?

Stone soup by Marcia Brown is 52 pages.

Stone soup

Marcia Brown

Stone soup

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Old Tale

by Marcia Brown

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if a handful of stones could bring an entire town together? Three hungry soldiers arrive in a place where no one is willing to share food, but they have a clever plan involving just water and stones. Will their magical soup recipe change everything?

Themes

FolkloreFriendshipCommunitySharing

Quick Assessment

This classic folktale, suited for early readers ages 5-8, tells the story of three soldiers who use creativity and cooperation to make a feast from seemingly nothing. The book emphasizes themes of sharing and community, presented with charming illustrations and simple language. It's a gentle introduction to folklore and encourages positive social values.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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

Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

World Scope

Data Confidence

Rigby

Level 2 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

52 pages

ISBN: 9780689878367
Pages: 52
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published: 2005
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FolkloreFranceSoupsSpanish LanguageVocabularyNovela JuvenilFolklore, FranceSoldiersSoupNeighborsCaldecott HonorEuropeFoodShort StoriesCookingCaldecott MedalAward:Caldecott_awardLexile:550Lexile_range:501-600Lexile_code:ADAge:min:3Age:max:8Grade:min:PreschoolGrade:max:3

People

soldier

Places

FranceFrancia