The Sleeping Beauty
Phillida Gili
The Sleeping Beauty
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Pop-up Book
by Phillida Gili
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if a single prick of a tiny spindle could send an entire kingdom into a deep, magical sleep? Imagine the brave heroes and clever tricks needed to break the spell and wake everyone up! But will true love’s kiss be enough to save the day?
Quick Assessment
This beautifully illustrated pop-up book retells the classic fairy tale 'The Sleeping Beauty' in a way that's perfect for early readers ages 5 to 8. The interactive 3D elements engage children while introducing them to timeless themes of courage, magic, and love. The story is gentle and age-appropriate, with no content concerns for young readers.
Why we rated The Sleeping Beauty 7C
The Sleeping Beauty is written at a Level 2 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Sleeping Beauty works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Sleeping Beauty as 7C ("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 Sleeping Beauty explores fairy tales & folklore, adventure, and family — 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, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 0385405057
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction