Rita & Ralph's Rotten Day
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Rita & Ralph's Rotten Day

Written by Carmen Agra Deedy · Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Two friends face a rift. Can they mend their bond with a simple act?

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48 pages· 457 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Rita and Ralph, best friends living on neighboring hills, play together daily under an apple tree. But one day, a game goes wrong, leaving tears and anger in its wake. As they struggle to apologize, it seems their friendship might be lost forever. Yet, in a moment of realization, they rediscover a familiar gesture that could heal their rift. Will this simple act restore their bond? Dive into a heartwarming tale of friendship, forgiveness, and the power of saying 'I'm sorry.'

From the publisher

Have you ever been REALLY mad at your best friend?* “This well-crafted story is an excellent choice for those seeking books featuring conflict-resolution.” – Booklist, starred reviewIn two little houses, on two little hills, lived two best friends…So begins the story of Rita and Ralph. Every day they meet to play beneath the apple tree. It’s always fun and games – until one roundly rotten day when a new game means someone ends up crying. Who knew it could be so hard to say “I’m sorry”?Just when it seems nothing will ever be right again, a surprising thing happens. The old friends try something new, that isn’t new at all. Something they’ve done a hundred times…Carmen Agra Deedy’s brilliant storytelling combined with Pete Oswald’s spirited illustrations make for a comforting tale of healing and true friendship.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
457
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about angerBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about saying sorryBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
508184
Publication
Published
March 3, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338216387

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