Meet Danitra Brown
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Meet Danitra Brown

Written by Nikki Grimes · Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Discover the vibrant friendship and adventures of two inseparable girls through a lively collection of poems.

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32 pages· 1,192 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· ~510L
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Bookroo's summary

Meet Zuri Jackson and her best friend, Danitra Brown, the most splendiferous girl in town. Through a series of lively poems, Zuri celebrates Danitra's vibrant spirit, her knack for turning teasing into laughter, and her comforting words that chase away loneliness. As they navigate school and life, their friendship becomes a testament to empathy, kindness, and the power of having someone who truly understands you. Will their bond withstand the challenges they face, or will it grow even stronger? Dive into this heartwarming collection and find out.

From the publisher

This spirited collection of poems introduces young readers to Danitra Brown, the most splendiferous girl in town, and her best friend, Zuri Jackson. The poignant text and lovely pictures are an excellent collaboration, resulting in a look at touching moments of universal appeal.–School Library Journal.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,192
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~510L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
11382
Publication
Published
September 22, 1997
First published
January 1, 1984
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688154714

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