I'm the Best

Written and illustrated by Lucy Cousins

A boastful dog learns a lesson about true friendship.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.6/5 Goodreads · 577 ratings

32 pages· 241 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~460L

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Bookroo's summary

Dog loves to brag about being the best at everything, from running to digging. But his constant boasting leaves his friends feeling down. Can Mole, Goose, Donkey, and Ladybug turn the tables and teach Dog the true meaning of friendship? Discover how a change in perspective might just humble Dog and bring everyone closer together in this delightful tale of camaraderie and self-discovery.

From the publisher

“A joyous spirit pervades this picture book and its fallible yet lovable protagonist.” — Booklist (starred review) “I win! I’m the best!” Dog boasts. He can run faster than Mole, dig better than Goose, swim faster than Donkey, and he’s much bigger than Ladybug. He wins! Unfortunately, Dog’s nonstop bragging is starting to make his friends feel kind of sad. But what if they mixed things up and looked at them differently? Could they teach Dog a lesson — and remind him of what it means to be a best friend?

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 241
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~460L

Themes & topics

Books about being different Books about self-esteem Books about friendship Books about social themes Books about self-esteem and self-reliance

What readers & critics say

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4.0

“While these kinds of books are not my favorite, I can see if being helpful for a child who is always comparing themselves to others and thinking they are better.”

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