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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Meet Danitra Brown
By Nikki Grimes, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator)
Discover the vibrant friendship and adventures of two inseparable girls through a lively collection of poems.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 300 ratings
32 pages· 1,192 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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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
- ~511L
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The fine print
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
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