The last little duckling
Fiona Kennedy
The last little duckling
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Fiona Kennedy
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
A tiny duckling, the very last to hatch, explores life by making friends with piglets, puppies, and lambs. Feeling different, it soon discovers where it truly belongs and joyfully joins the other ducklings in the water. This gentle tale celebrates finding your place and being yourself.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0812013557
- Pages
- 28
- Publisher
- Barrons Juveniles
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 619
- Read-Aloud
- ~4 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy