Cover of The very little princess

The very little princess

by Marion Dane Bauer

Stepping Stone

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th 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

Zoey visits her grandmother's house and discovers a tiny china doll that magically comes to life. The doll thinks she’s a princess and asks Zoey to be her loyal helper, sparking a delightful and imaginative adventure. Together, they explore the fun of friendship and make-believe in a cozy grandmother’s home.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipImaginationGrandmothersDolls

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Details

ISBN
9780375956911
Publisher
Random House
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
13,937
Lexile
640L

Subjects

Dolls -- FictionMothers and daughters -- FictionGrandmothers -- FictionFictionDollsMothers and daughtersGrandmothersJuvenile FictionJuvenile fictionMother-daughter relationshipChildren's fictionDolls, fictionMothers and daughters, fictionGrandparents, fiction