Ali the Great and the Monkey Bar Tumble
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025

Ali the Great and the Monkey Bar Tumble

Part of the Ali the Great series

A fall challenges Ali's beliefs about bravery and emotions.

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32 pages· 500L
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Bookroo's summary

Ali, a Pakistani American second grader, believes boys shouldn't cry. But when a playground fall tests his courage, he learns a new lesson in bravery. Can Ali embrace his true feelings and find a creative solution to his dilemma? Join Ali on a journey of self-discovery that challenges stereotypes and encourages young readers to rethink what it means to be brave.

From the publisher

Ali thinks boys should be tough and brave and never cry! But after a painful fall on the playground, Ali gets a lesson in bravery that helps him show his true feelings. Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution–you just have to find it! Includes an Urdu glossary, discussion prompts, a craft, and jokes.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
500L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
555274
Publication
Published
August 1, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9798875206436

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