The Big Slide
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2022 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Big Slide

Written & illustrated by Daniel Kirk

Two friends face their fears to conquer the playground slide.

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32 pages· 415 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Little Pup dreams of sliding down the big playground slide but can't muster the courage. Enter Little Duck, a fellow hesitant adventurer. Together, they find the bravery to climb the ladder and take the plunge. Will their newfound friendship be enough to overcome their fears? Join them on a heartwarming journey of courage and camaraderie as they step out of their comfort zones and into a world of fun and discovery.

From the publisher

In this sweet story about facing fears, Little Pup has to call up all his courage–and the help of a friend–to go down the playground slide. Little Pup isn’t as little as he used to be, and he’d love to try out the playground’s big slide. Day after day he eyes it, but he just can’t seem to work up the courage. Fortunately he meets someone in the same boat–Little Duck–and the two provide each other with just the bravery boost needed to climb that ladder and enjoy the slide! Kids will relate to Little Pup’s struggle to gain enough confidence to move out of his comfort zone and try something new.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
415
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about courageBooks about dogsBooks about ducksBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
July 12, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399169380

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