The crow who stood on his beak

Rafik Schami

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The crow who stood on his beak

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rafik Schami

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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 a tiny crow can do something even a proud peacock can’t? This little crow sneaks up close and surprises everyone with a clever trick, but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

FriendshipAdventureAnimalsHumility

Quick Assessment

This charming story follows a small crow's brave adventure to meet a magnificent peacock, teaching lessons about humility and friendship. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it features simple language and delightful bird characters. The book contains no intense content and is perfect for encouraging positive social values.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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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
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

25 pages
ISBN
9781558585287
Pages
25
Publisher
NorthSouth (NY)
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

CrowsPeacocksBirds