Friends Are the Best!

Written and illustrated by RH Disney

Part of the Turning Red series

A teen's emotions trigger a wild transformation into a giant red panda. Can she balance family and chaos?

3.7 Goodreads · 68 ratings

24 pages· 227 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~420L

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Bookroo's summary

Thirteen-year-old Mei Lee faces the whirlwind of adolescence, torn between her mother's expectations and her own desires. But when emotions run high, she transforms into a giant red panda! As Mei navigates friendships, family, and her unpredictable new form, she must find a way to embrace her true self. Will she manage to balance her dual life, or will the panda within take over? Dive into this heartwarming tale of self-discovery and transformation, where every emotion brings a new challenge.

From the publisher

This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red–coming to Disney+ on March 11th, 2022! In Turning Red, Mei Lee is a confident, dorky thirteen-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited (which for a teenager is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda! Turning Red is directed by Academy Award-winner Domee Shi (Pixar short Bao), produced by Lindsey Collins and coming to Disney+ on March 11th, 2022! Girls and boys ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the feature film. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

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