What reading level is the Dominie Traditional Tales series?

The Dominie Traditional Tales series by Allen Trussell-Cullen is at a Grades 1.7–2.7 reading level (average Grade 2.2). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 3 books in the series.

What order should I read the Dominie Traditional Tales books?

The Dominie Traditional Tales series has 3 books in order: 1. Frog Prince, 2. The little red hen, 3. THREE LITTLE PIGS, THE (Dominie Collection of Traditional Tales).

What age is the Dominie Traditional Tales series appropriate for?

The Dominie Traditional Tales series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

Dominie Traditional Tales Books in Order

3 books by Allen Trussell-Cullen. Reading level: Grades 1.7–2.7. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Dominie Traditional Tales (3 books by Allen Trussell-Cullen) lands at reading level Grades 1.7–2.7, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.

Books

Grades 1.7–2.7

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Dominie Traditional Tales Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Frog Prince Allen Trussell-Cullen	Level 2-3	Gentle
2	The little red hen Alan Trussell-Cullen	Level 1-2	Gentle
3	THREE LITTLE PIGS, THE (Dominie Collection of Traditional Tales) Dominie Elementary	Level 2-3	Gentle

All Dominie Traditional Tales Books

Frog Prince

Allen Trussell-Cullen

Frog Prince

Allen Trussell-Cullen

Level 2-3

The little red hen

Alan Trussell-Cullen

The little red hen

Alan Trussell-Cullen

Level 1-2

THREE LITTLE PIGS, THE (Dominie Collection of Traditional Tales)

Dominie Elementary

THREE LITTLE PIGS, THE (Dominie Collection of Traditional Tales)

Dominie Elementary

Level 2-3

Questions about the Dominie Traditional Tales series

What reading level is the Dominie Traditional Tales series?: The Dominie Traditional Tales series by Allen Trussell-Cullen is at a Grades 1.7–2.7 reading level (average Grade 2.2). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 3 books in the series.
What order should I read the Dominie Traditional Tales books?: The reading-order table above lists all 3 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
What age is the Dominie Traditional Tales series appropriate for?: The Dominie Traditional Tales series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.