It's Hard to Be Five
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

It's Hard to Be Five

By Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell (Illustrator)

Navigating self-control is tough at five. Can fun and laughter make it easier?

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40 pages· 486 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Being five is a whirlwind of emotions and challenges. From learning patience to controlling impulses, the journey is anything but easy. With playful illustrations and an encouraging narrative, this story captures the ups and downs of growing up. Will laughter and understanding help a young child master the art of self-control? Discover the relatable adventures of siblings, classmates, and friends as they navigate the tricky path of being five. Join the fun and see if these challenges can be turned into triumphs.

From the publisher

Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Today I Feel Silly and I’m Gonna Like Me, return with It’s Hard to Be Five, a story of self-control and learning to do your best every day!

Learning not to hit? Having to wait your turn? Sitting still? It’s hard to be five!

But Jamie Lee Curtis’s encouraging text and Laura Cornell’s playful illustrations make the struggles of self-control a little bit easier and a lot more fun. Kids will laugh in recognition of siblings, classmates, and friends—and maybe even themselves.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
486
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~241L
Themes & topics
Books about self controlBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about social themes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
81643
Publication
Published
July 31, 2007
First published
January 1, 2004
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060080952

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