The very little princess
by Marion Dane Bauer
Stepping Stone
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
Zoey visits her grandmother's house and discovers a tiny china doll that magically comes to life. The doll thinks she’s a princess and asks Zoey to be her loyal helper, sparking a delightful and imaginative adventure. Together, they explore the fun of friendship and make-believe in a cozy grandmother’s home.
Representation & Themes
FamilyFriendshipImaginationGrandmothersDolls
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
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780375956911
- Publisher
- Random House
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 13,937
- Lexile
- 640L
Subjects
Dolls -- FictionMothers and daughters -- FictionGrandmothers -- FictionFictionDollsMothers and daughtersGrandmothersJuvenile FictionJuvenile fictionMother-daughter relationshipChildren's fictionDolls, fictionMothers and daughters, fictionGrandparents, fiction