The little drummer mouse
A Christmas Story
by Mercer Mayer
Reading Level 4-5 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 shy little mouse finds courage when he beats his tiny acorn drum to honor a very special new King. Filled with warm, glowing illustrations, this gentle tale invites young readers to celebrate the magic of a humble but heartfelt gift. Perfect for sharing the spirit of the Nativity through the eyes of a brave little drummer.
Representation & Themes
FamilyReligious ThemesAnimalsMusicHoliday
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: high
Details
- ISBN
- 0803731477
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Dial
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,254
- Lexile
- 880L
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Jesus Christ -- Nativity -- FictionMice -- FictionDrummers (Musicians) -- FictionFictionMice in fictionDrummers (Musicians)Jesus Christ in fictionMiceNativityNativity of Jesus ChristJuvenile fictionChristmas storiesChildren's fictionJesus christ, fictionMice, fictionMusicians, fiction
People
Jesus Christ