The Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables (Vol. 11), The Cattle Thieves, Picking up Peas

Chun-yen Tsao

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The Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables (Vol. 11), The Cattle Thieves, Picking up Peas

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Picking Up Peas

by Chun-yen Tsao

Illustrated by Kristian Kildall (Illustrator, Translator)

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

There's a secret world hidden inside these colorful pages, where ancient stories come alive with magical lessons and surprising twists. Discover the tales of clever cattle thieves and the mystery behind picking peas, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Fairy Tales & FolkloreAnthologiesChildren's storiesChineseJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This volume from The Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables presents two traditional Chinese stories adapted for early readers aged 5 to 8. With vibrant illustrations and simple language, it introduces children to cultural folklore while encouraging moral reflection. The book is gentle and suitable for young children, focusing on storytelling without any troubling content.

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

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

34 pages
ISBN
9789575438890
Pages
34
Publisher
Foguang Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Published
April 1, 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fairy Tales & FolkloreAnthologiesChildren's Stories, ChineseParables