The moon ribbon
Jane Yolen
The moon ribbon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
And Other Tales
by Jane Yolen
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
The soft shimmer of moonlight spills over the quiet village, wrapping everything in a silver glow. Each story here whispers magic and wonder, from sticky honey sweetness to the brave heart of Rosechild. Feel the warmth and mystery ripple through these timeless fairy tales, where every ending touches your heart.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection features six enchanting fairy tales that explore themes of magic, bravery, and kindness suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8. Written by Jane Yolen, the stories use accessible language and gentle fantasy elements to engage young children without intense conflict or distress. Parents can expect culturally rich tales that nurture imagination and emotional connection.
Why we rated The moon ribbon 8C
The moon ribbon is written at a Level 3 reading level across 54 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The moon ribbon works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate The moon ribbon as 8C ("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 moon ribbon explores fairy tales, children's stories, american, and short stories — 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 fairy tales, children's stories, american.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9780690010442
- Pages
- 54
- Publisher
- Crowell
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Fiction