Cover of The little drummer mouse

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