It Will Be OK
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

It Will Be OK

Written by Lisa Katzenberger · Illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett

Zebra helps Giraffe face his fear of a spider with patience and empathy.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 320 ratings
40 pages· 377 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD520L
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Bookroo's summary

Every day, Zebra and Giraffe meet under their favorite tree, but today Giraffe is missing. Zebra finds him hiding, terrified of a spider. With gentle patience, Zebra supports Giraffe, showing the power of friendship and empathy. Can Zebra help Giraffe overcome his fear? This heartwarming tale explores the strength of being present for those we care about, teaching young readers about kindness and understanding. Perfect for children learning about emotions and empathy, this story offers a gentle reminder that sometimes the best help is simply being there.

From the publisher

Sometimes the best thing we can do for our loved ones is listen and be present as long as they need us.Giraffe and Zebra meet every day under their favorite tree to walk to the watering hole. But today, Giraffe isn’t there! Where could he be? Zebra spots him hiding in the tree; Giraffe has seen a spider and is scared silly. Zebra patiently talks to Giraffe and does the very best thing: supports Giraffe for as long as Giraffe needs it.A sweet story about the power of friendship, kindness, and empathy that helps us face our fears no matter how silly they may seem.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
377
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

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5.0

“Awesome character design and costuming. A simple, relatable story that will help kids see examples of anxiety and empathy.”

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
February 2, 2021
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
Watercolor, colored pencils, and digital painting were used to prepare the full color art.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781728222554
OCLC
1240365611

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