The Magic Beans (Modern Curriculum Press Beginning to Read Series)
Margaret Hillert
The Magic Beans (Modern Curriculum Press Beginning to Read Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Margaret Hillert
Illustrated by Mel Pekarsky
Beginning-to-Read (Norwood House Press); Fairy Tales and Folklore
The text is written at a kindergarten 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 young boy trades his cow for magical beans that grow into a towering beanstalk reaching the clouds. Curious and brave, he climbs up to discover a giant's castle filled with treasures and adventures. Simple words and vivid pictures make this classic fairy tale perfect for beginning readers.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level K-1 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 0813650534
- Pages
- 28
- Publisher
- Modern Curriculum Pr
- Published
- June 1966
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 240
- Read-Aloud
- ~2 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy