The Pear tree. And, the frog prince
V.Y. Eroshenko
The Pear tree. And, the frog prince
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by V.Y. Eroshenko
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Did you know that a princess once made a promise to a frog she didn't want to keep? Things get wild when she takes an unexpected step, and an angel appears to change the fate of three brothers. But that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This book contains two intertwined fairy tales presented in an innovative upside-down format, engaging early readers aged 5-8. The stories explore themes of promises, consequences, and wishes granted by an angel, with some mild conflict and fantasy elements suitable for young children. Parents should note the depiction of a princess resorting to violent action, though it is handled in a gentle, fairy-tale manner.
Why we rated The Pear tree. And, the frog prince 7LE
The Pear tree. And, the frog prince is written at a Level 2 reading level across 44 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Pear tree. And, the frog prince works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Pear tree. And, the frog prince as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Pear tree. And, the frog prince explores fairy tales, folklore, family, magic, and adventure — 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, folklore, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0881102512
- Pages
- 44
- Publisher
- Edc Pub
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Nonfiction