Are You Going to Be Good?
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2005 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Are You Going to Be Good?

By Cari Best, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)

A boy's first grownup party reveals an unexpected ally.

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32 pages· 1,093 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Robert attends his first grownup party, celebrating Great-Gran Sadie's 100th birthday. Overwhelmed by adult rules and constant 'don'ts,' he wonders if he can fit in. Amidst the chaos, will Great-Gran Sadie offer the understanding he seeks? Discover how Robert finds a surprising connection in a world of adults, making this a party to remember.

From the publisher

A joyous celebration of the young and young-at-heart Tonight’s a special night. Robert is going to his first grownup party – a birthday celebration for Great-Gran Sadie, who is one hundred years old. Robert is so excited he feels like a firecracker about to go off. But once he arrives at the party, it’s hard to remember what to do when. “Don’t do that!” says Grandpa Jack. “Don’t do that!” says Uncle Phil. “Don’t do that!” says Cousin Sidney. But what will Great-Gran Sadie say? How Robert discovers an unexpected kindred spirit comes to life in whimsical pictures that perfectly capture what it’s like to be small in a world of adults. This is one party no one will ever forget.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2005)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,093
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~381L
Themes & topics
Books about manners and etiquetteBooks about friendshipBooks about familyBooks about multigenerationalBooks about parties
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
100637
Publication
Published
September 8, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374303945

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