The three little dassies
by Jan Brett
Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
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
Three adventurous dassies set out to build cozy new homes away from the soaring eagles in the beautiful red rock mountains of Namibia. While the crafty Agama Man observes, a daring eagle tries to topple their houses, leading to a surprising and funny ending. Bright colors and lively patterns bring this playful twist on a classic tale to life, making it a joy to share aloud.
Representation & Themes
FolkloreAdventureFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Mild Peril
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780399254994
- Pages
- 34
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 893
- Lexile
- 630L
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
FolkloreChildren's fictionMammals, fictionAfrica, southern, fictionFolklore, africa, southernnyt:picture-books=2010-10-10New York Times bestseller