My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay

Written by Cari Best · Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

A blind girl aims to run a race on Field Day, defying expectations.

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40 pages· AD550L
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Bookroo's summary

In first grade, Zulay dreams of running a race on Field Day, despite being blind. Her bold declaration surprises her classmates, but with a special aide and her friends' unwavering support, Zulay is determined to make it happen. Can she overcome the challenges and prove that nothing is impossible? This heartwarming tale of friendship and perseverance will inspire readers to cheer for Zulay as she races toward her dreams.

From the publisher

Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. With the help of a special aide and the support of her friends, Zulay does just that.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 13, 2015
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374388195
LCCN
2014021833

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