I Can Help

Written by Reem Faruqi & illustrated by Mikela Prevost

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$17.99

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4 - 8

Reading age

Page count

672

Word count

AD490L

Lexile measure

Aug 10, 2021

Publication date

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What's I Can Help About

Publisher Summary

Amazon Editors’ Picks: Best Books Ages 6-8 (2021) When Ms. Underwood asks if anyone wants to help Kyle, Zahra always volunteers. She loves spending time with Kyle–he’s creative and generous, and he makes the funniest jokes at lunch. But when Zahra’s other classmates start teasing her for helping him, she starts making choices she regrets. I Can Help is a gentle, sensitive portrayal of reaching out, facing peer pressure, and learning from past mistakes. With thoughtful storytelling and poignant illustrations, this book will open discussions about choosing kindness in the classroom and beyond. South Dakota Library Association Prairie Bud Award PreK-1st Nominee (2023-2024)

What Kind of Book is I Can Help

Topics

bullying kindness school social themes values and virtues peer pressure inclusion empathy friendship growing up

Genres

fiction

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Book Lists That Include I Can Help

Books about bullying

Books about kindness

Books about school

The Creatives Behind the Book

Author

Reem Faruqi

Reem Faruqi based this book on her own experiences as a young Muslim girl immigrating to the United States. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Illustrator

Mikela Prevost

Mikela Prevost loves throwing parties! But she also loves to read in quiet rooms. So if you ever throw a book party, she would love to be invited. Mikela’s illustrations have won awards and have been recognized by the Society of Illustrators. Let’s Have a Dog Party! is her first picture book as both author and illustrator. Mikela currently lives in Arizona with her husband, three children, two desert tortoises, and one dog. Learn more at mikelaprevost.com.