Cover of Little Cliff and the porch people

Little Cliff and the porch people

by Clifton L. Taulbert

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

Little Cliff sets out to buy butter, but along the way, friendly neighbors gather on their porches, eager to lend a hand and share a moment with him. This heartwarming tale celebrates community spirit and the joy of neighborly kindness. Bright illustrations bring to life a vibrant neighborhood where helping hands are always nearby.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFriendshipFamilyCommunity

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0803721749
Pages
40
Publisher
Dial
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,394

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Food -- Fiction.Neighborliness -- Fiction.African Americans -- Fiction.FoodAfrican AmericansFictionNeighborlinessChildren's fictionFood, fictionAfrican americans, fictionFamily life, fictionCommunity life, fictionMagic, fictionMississippi, fictionFriendship, fiction