Cover of Mary and her little lamb

Mary and her little lamb

The True Story of the Famous Nursery Rhyme

by Will Moses

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

Set in early 19th-century Massachusetts, a young girl named Mary Elizabeth cares for a fragile lamb, sparking a timeless nursery rhyme. Discover the heartwarming journey of friendship and kindness between a child and her animal companion, along with fascinating facts about the people who brought the rhyme to life.

Representation & Themes

AnimalsHistoryFriendshipInfancySchools

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: high

Details

ISBN
9780399251542
Pages
36
Publisher
Philomel Books
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,085
Lexile
810L

Genres

Animals

Subjects

SheepHistoryAnimalsInfancySchoolsFarm lifeFictionJuvenile fictionAnimal babiesLambsPicture books for childrenNursery rhymes

Places

Massachusetts