Better Than You
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Better Than You

Written by Trudy Ludwig · Illustrated by Adam Gustavson

Tyler questions his worth as Jake's constant bragging overshadows their friendship.

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32 pages· 1,111 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD640L
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Tyler feels overshadowed by his neighbor Jake's constant bragging. Every basketball move, school project, or new toy becomes a competition. Doubts creep in—Is Tyler really inferior, or is Jake hiding his own insecurities? With guidance from Uncle Kevin, Tyler learns that Jake's boasting isn't a reflection of his own abilities. Can Tyler find confidence and see through Jake's facade, or will their friendship crumble under the weight of pride? Discover how understanding and self-worth can transform rivalry into friendship.

From the publisher

Jake’s bragging is really starting to get to his neighbor Tyler. Tyler can’t show Jake a basketball move, a school assignment, or a new toy without Jake saying he can do better. Tyler starts to wonder: Is something wrong with him? Is he really such a loser? Is Jake really better than him at everything? Or is Jake the one with the problem? With the help of his uncle Kevin, Tyler begins to understand that Jake’s bragging has nothing to do with Tyler’s own abilities and that puffing yourself up leaves little room for friends.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,111
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD640L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
146250
Publication
Published
September 13, 2011
First published
January 1, 2011
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781582463803
LCCN
2010033224

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