The little rooster and the diamond button

Celia Barker Lottridge

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The little rooster and the diamond button

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Hungarian Folktale

by Celia Barker Lottridge

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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 clever little rooster embarks on a charming adventure filled with magic and mystery, all centered around a sparkling diamond button. Journey through Hungarian folklore as this brave bird uses wit and courage to overcome challenges and discover hidden treasures. Perfect for young readers ready to explore timeless tales from faraway lands.

Themes

FolkloreAdventureCourageMulticultural

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 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

40 pages
1,042 words
7m read-aloud
ISBN
0888994435
Pages
40
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,042
Read-Aloud
~7 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

FolkloreHungaryRoostersCoqsContesHongrie

Places

HungaryHongrie