Raj's Rule

Written by Lana Button · Illustrated by Hatem Aly

Raj must face his fear of using the school bathroom or miss out on fun and freedom.

3.9 Goodreads · 153 ratings

32 pages· 377 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 520L

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Bookroo's summary

Raj avoids the school bathroom at all costs, sticking to strict rules to dodge it. But when a sneeze forces him to break his own rule, everything changes. Suddenly, Raj discovers a world where he can laugh, explore, and enjoy school without rushing. Will he embrace this newfound freedom, or retreat to his old ways? Join Raj on a journey of overcoming fears and finding joy in unexpected places, all told through lively art and playful rhymes.

From the publisher

Raj has one rule: he never uses the bathroom at school. It’s just not the same as the one at home. All day, he avoids bathroom trips. Easy enough, since he lives by these tips: Don’t linger at the sink. Stay away from anyone who makes you laugh. Watch out for distractions, especially schoolwork. And sit still: no running, jumping, cartwheels, or sneezing. Until one day–achoo!–Raj has to break his own rule. After he faces his fear and uses the bathroom at school, Raj feels different. He doesn’t have to rush! He can try new things, laugh, explore … even enjoy his work. He can stay awhile and play. Raj discovers things are better if you just go when you need to. Told in speech bubbles with bright, lively art showing a diverse group of kids, this is a riotous rhyming read-aloud with an empathetic take on facing a common fear.

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