Just the Two of Us
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Just the Two of Us

Written by Will Smith · Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

A father's love shapes a boy into a man.

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32 pages· 760 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Experience the journey of fatherhood through Will Smith's heartfelt lyrics and Kadir Nelson's vibrant illustrations. As a father guides his son from boyhood to manhood, their bond deepens, capturing the beauty and intensity of paternal love. This touching celebration of fatherhood resonates with fathers and sons, exploring the dignity, integrity, and honor of being a dad. What challenges and joys will they face together as they build their dreams?

From the publisher

Superstar Will Smith’s touching ode to fatherhood.Let the Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child’s experiences–laugh with them, learn with them, read with them! Category: Fathers and Sons “Just the two of usBuilding castles in the skyJust the two of us, You and I.”Will Smith— musician, actor, and father–brings us a moving celebration of fatherhood. Smith’s heartfelt lyrics and Kadir Nelson’s vibrant paintings capture the beauty and intensity of a father’s love as his child grows from a boy into a man. This poignant portrait will resonate with fathers and sons everywhere.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
760
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~600L
Themes & topics
Books about dadsBooks about familyBooks about songsBooks about father-son relationships
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
73715
Publication
Published
February 1, 2005
First published
April 1, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439669436

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