Cover of Belling the Cat

Belling the Cat

A Retelling of Aesop's Fable

by Eric Blair

Illustrated by Diane Silverman

Read-it! Readers Fables

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

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

A group of clever mice face a challenge when a silent cat threatens their safety. They must come up with a smart plan to protect themselves from the sneaky predator. Will their idea be brave enough to keep them safe?

Representation & Themes

FriendshipAdventureFablesProblem Solving

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: standard

Details

ISBN
9781404803213
Pages
24
Publisher
Capstone
Published
March 2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
263

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Legends, Myths, & Fables - GeneralJuvenile Easy ReadersJuvenile FictionChildren's 4-8 - Fiction - GeneralChildren: Grades 1-2Readers - BeginnerFablesFolkloreMiceCatsJuvenile fictionChildren's fiction