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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Oh, Brother!
Written by Nikki Grimes · Illustrated by Mike Benny
Two stepbrothers clash over family dynamics, but can they find common ground?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 106 ratings
32 pages· 1,078 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Xavier's world is turned upside down when his new stepbrother, Chris, moves in and seems to win over Mami with his perfect act. Determined not to be fooled, Xavier vows never to accept Chris as a real brother. But as tensions rise, will these two strangers find a way to become family? Through twenty evocative poems, explore the journey from rivalry to brotherhood, where the struggle to blend families reveals unexpected sweetness and understanding. Can Xavier see beyond the facade and embrace a new bond?
From the publisher
It’s bad enough that Xavier’s new stepbrother, Chris, has moved into Xavier’s room, but now it looks like he’s also trying to steal Mami by being the perfect kid. Chris’s “Mr. Perfect” act may fool grown-ups, but Xavier can see straight through it. He promises himself that he’ll never become real brothers with such a fake.No brothers allowed!Ever!. . . right?In twenty powerful poems, two strangers learn to become brothers. Nikki Grimes captures the struggles–and eventual sweetness–of bringing together a family.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,078
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~361L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 120424
Publication
- Published
- December 26, 2007
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780688172947
- LCCN
- 2005035645
- OCLC
- 62895771
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