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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
I Am Every Good Thing
Written by Derrick Barnes · Illustrated by Gordon C. James
A young boy celebrates his identity and self-worth through a series of affirmations.
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32 pages· 508 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Meet a young, confident narrator bursting with energy and dreams. He's creative, adventurous, and determined to make a difference. Yet, he's often misunderstood and labeled unfairly. Can he overcome these challenges and show the world his true self? Discover the superhero within as he navigates a world that doesn't always see him for who he is. This empowering tale invites you to slow down, listen, and truly see the extraordinary in those around us.
From the publisher
An upbeat, empowering, important picture book from the team that created the award-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut I ama nonstop ball of energy.Powerful and full of light.I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He’s got big plans, and no doubt he’ll see them through–as he’s creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he’s afraid, because he’s so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you–and shows you–who they are. There are superheroes in our midst!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 508
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD610L
Good to know
Stories behind the story
Derrick Barnes discusses I Am Every Good Thing on The Children’s Book Podcast
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2020
- Publisher
- Nancy Paulsen Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- Text set in Beaufort Pro.
- Illustration details
- The illustrations were done with oil paints.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780525518778
- LCCN
- 2019037091
- OCLC
- 1117309646
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