What reading level is The Sleeping Beauty?

The Sleeping Beauty by Trina Schart Hyman is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Sleeping Beauty appropriate for?

The Sleeping Beauty is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Sleeping Beauty?

The Sleeping Beauty is nonfiction — Braille books.

Does The Sleeping Beauty have any content warnings?

The Sleeping Beauty has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Sleeping Beauty?

The Sleeping Beauty by Trina Schart Hyman is 48 pages.

The Sleeping Beauty

Trina Schart Hyman

The Sleeping Beauty

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Silver Anniversary Edition

by Trina Schart Hyman

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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

What if a princess fell into a deep, endless sleep because a forgotten fairy was very angry? Imagine a castle frozen in time, waiting for someone brave enough to break the spell. But who will find the courage to wake her before a hundred years pass?

Themes

FictionClassicsAdventure Fantasy World-Building Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This classic fairy tale retells the story of a princess cursed to sleep for a century after a slighted fairy's spell. Illustrated for early readers aged 5-8, it introduces themes of magic and bravery in a gentle narrative suitable for young children. Parents should note the story includes mild peril related to the curse but is presented in a timeless, accessible way.