Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans

Written by Jessie Miller · Illustrated by Barbara Bakos

Rooster's new jeans spark ridicule. Can he embrace self-confidence and change minds?

4.1 Goodreads · 178 ratings

32 pages· 444 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD660L

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Bookroo's summary

Rooster's excitement over his new skinny jeans turns to dismay when his farmyard friends mock him. Disheartened, he hides away, but a glimpse in the mirror reignites his confidence. Can Rooster teach his friends the power of self-acceptance and resilience? This charming tale explores the impact of unkind words and the joy of standing out, offering young readers a lesson in self-confidence.

From the publisher

A hilarious tale of self-acceptance, resilience and the joy of standing out! “What’s not to love? Are they being sarcastic? These jeans are amazing; my butt looks fantastic!” Rooster is thrilled when his new skinny jeans arrive in the mail. Eager to show them off to his friends, he soon learns that not everyone is so accepting of his new look. Feeling disheartened, Rooster hides away from the other animals’ cruel words. However, when he catches a glace of himself in the jeans, his confidence in his appearance grows. Can Rooster prove his farmyard friends wrong and teach them the power of self-acceptance? Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans is a fantastic, funny rhyming book for 3 - 5 year olds. It teaches vital lessons about the effect of unkind words on others and the power of self-confidence. A must-have for any pre-school bookshelf!

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