Red
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Red

Written by Jan De Kinder

A girl must choose between standing up to a bully or staying silent.

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32 pages· 434 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

On the playground, laughter turns to cruelty when teasing goes too far. A girl is caught between her sympathy for a blushing classmate and her fear of a relentless bully. Will she find the courage to stand up for what's right, or will fear keep her silent? This touching tale explores the power of compassion and the bravery needed to confront bullying. As tensions rise, the girl's decision could change everything. Can she overcome her fears and make a stand?

From the publisher

In this poignant story, a girl finds it funny when her classmate starts blushing on the school playground. Her friends laugh along with her, but one student takes the teasing too far. Torn between her sympathy for her classmate and her fear of the bully, the girl must make a difficult choice. This heartfelt book will inspire readers to find the courage to take a stance against bullying and show compassion towards others.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
434
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD320L
Themes & topics
Books about bullyingBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about schoolBooks about social themesBooks about peer pressure
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.8
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
179533
Publication
Published
March 9, 2015
First published
January 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780802854469

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