Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2005 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick

Written by Roz Rosenbluth · Illustrated by Maurie J. Manning

A quirky classmate meets an unpredictable grandma. What happens next?

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32 pages· 932 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD860L
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Bookroo's summary

David dreads the moment his eccentric classmate Ruben meets Grandma Rosie, whose unpredictable antics often cause embarrassment. As the encounter unfolds, David learns that first impressions can be deceiving. Will Ruben see beyond the surface and discover the true Rosie? This touching tale explores the unexpected bonds that form when we look deeper.

From the publisher

David is worried about how zany classmate Ruben Plotnick will react when he meets Grandma Rosie, who often says and does unexpected things. This heartwarming story of senility and school-age embarrassment reveals the importance of looking beneath the surface to really get to know someone.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
932
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD860L
Themes & topics
The illustrator

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
102804
Publication
Published
June 10, 2025
First published
September 28, 2005
Publisher
Flashlight Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781962269261

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