Little Fingerling
A Japanese Folk Tale
by Brenda Clark
Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 5th 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 tiny hero embarks on a grand adventure, proving that courage and honor can make anyone mighty, no matter their size. Journey through a magical tale inspired by Japanese folklore where bravery grows bigger than the tallest giants.
Representation & Themes
Folklore & MythologyCourageHonorAdventure
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: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 155074075X
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Published
- December 1989
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,875
Genres
Readers (Elementary)
Subjects
Folklore & MythologySociologyFolkloreTeenage boysTeenage girlsJapanese FolktalesParent and childTalesFictionSamuraiChildren's stories, CanadianJuvenile fictionCourage in teenage boysMonstersMiniature personsChildren's fictionInfants, fiction
Places
Japan