Little Kim's Doll
by Kim Yarashevskaya
Illustrated by Luc Melanson
Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 3rd 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
In 1930s Soviet Russia, young Kim dreams of having a doll to cherish, but her parents believe a toy rifle would be a more useful present. This heartfelt tale explores Kim's hopes and the challenges of growing up in a world where playthings carry deeper meanings.
Representation & Themes
FamilyChildhoodToysCultural Setting
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
- 0888993536
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Groundwood Books
- Published
- March 25, 1999
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 443
Subjects
Sex roleJuvenile FictionDollsChildren's 4-8 - PicturebooksToys, Dolls, & PuppetsChildren: PreschoolSocial Issues - GeneralPeople & Places - EuropeJuvenile Fiction / Social Situations / ValuesHistorical - EuropeFictionJuvenile fictionDetermination (Personality trait)Picture books for childrenPoupéesRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseDétermination (Trait de personnalité)Livres d'images pour enfants