The List
Robert Maynard Hutchins
The List
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Maynard Hutchins
Illustrated by Maria van Lieshout
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
The princess gives the most special gift anyone could imagine—even when the royal baby already has so many! Discover why her present outshines all the others and changes everything in the kingdom.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gently told story follows a queen and her daughter as they visit a neighboring kingdom to celebrate the arrival of a new royal baby. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the book explores themes of family and generosity in a simple and engaging way. Parents can expect a warm narrative with no intense content, perfect for young children learning about kindness and family bonds.
Why we rated The List 7C
The List is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The List works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The List as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The List explores family, royalty, juvenile fiction, and new baby — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, royalty, juvenile fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781554510634
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Annick Press
- Published
- February 16, 2007
- Type
- Fiction