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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
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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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