Scarlet's Tale
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Scarlet's Tale

Written by Audrey Vernick · Illustrated by Peter Jarvis

A girl with a tail learns to embrace her uniqueness at school.

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40 pages
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Scarlet, born with a fluffy tail, faces her first day of preschool with trepidation. Standing out feels daunting, but new friendships help her embrace her uniqueness. Will Scarlet's courage inspire others to celebrate their differences too? Discover how one girl's infectious spirit transforms her world.

From the publisher

Celebrate the power of differences with this funny and heartwarming children’s book about a little girl who faces her fears on the first day of school – and learns to love what makes her unique.When Scarlet was born, her parents did the usual counting. Two eyes. One nose. Ten fingers. Ten toes. Also: one long, fluffy, fuzzy, furry tail. That was a surprise.Born a bit different than expected, Scarlet has always embraced her uniqueness. When she starts preschool, though, she finds it can be a little scary to stand out from the crowd. But with the help of some new friends, Scarlet’s infectious enthusiasm has everyone celebrating what makes her special!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about being differentBooks about individuality
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Book details

Publication
Published
January 5, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781368043083

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