The Foolish Crow (Karadi Tales Junior)
Sheila Gandhi
The Foolish Crow (Karadi Tales Junior)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sheila Gandhi
Illustrated by Srividya Natarajan
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
Have you ever met a lion who isn't so smart? Bhuro the lion thinks he knows everything, but Juno the jackal has a clever plan to teach him a lesson. What secrets does the talking cave hold, and will Bhuro finally learn to be wise?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This retelling of a traditional Indian folktale features Bhuro, a foolish lion, and Juno, a clever jackal, who interact with a magical talking cave. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, the story introduces children to folklore with simple language and engaging characters. Parents should note the themes of cleverness and humility presented through animal characters.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo 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.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9788186838259
- Pages
- 21
- Publisher
- Sky Music India Pvt Ltd
- Published
- June 1998
- Type
- Fiction