The lion's whiskers
an Ethiopian folktale
by Nancy Raines Day
Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th 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 kind woman learns a special way to gain her stepson's love by bravely connecting with a wild lion, sharing a magical story from the Amhara people of Ethiopia. This gentle tale shows how courage and patience can bring a family closer together.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFamilyFolklore
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
Details
- ISBN
- 0590458035
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,219
Subjects
Amhara (African people) -- FolkloreFolklore -- EthiopiaStepmothers -- FolkloreFolkloreAmhara (African people)StepmothersFolklore, africa
Places
Ethiopia