Author: E.B. White
Lexile measure: 680
Language: Acceptable, no swear words, no potty language
Violence: The fact that pigs are turned into food is central to the plot. This might be scary to some sensitive kids.
Big Kid Mature Topics: Fern goes off with Henry Fussy at the fair and there is some hint of pairing off, but a little kid would easily miss this nuance. Charlotte dies at the end of the book.
Illustrations: Black and white line drawings, every few pages
Plot: moderately complex
My 4 year old loved this book when she was 3. She would act out scenes with her stuffed pig, whom she still calls Wilbur. There is a lot in this book for the very young, as well as for older readers. Also, a plus, the chapter numbers are Roman numerals, for those introducing addition as well as reading at this level.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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I am the mom of 2 beautiful children. My oldest taught herself to read at about 3 years old. This blog reviews children's books we are reading from the perspective of the very young precocious reader who may have the technical ability to read, but not the emotional maturity to understand content. Happy reading to all!
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