The Dirt Girl
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

The Dirt Girl

Written by Jodi Dee

A girl teased for her uniqueness becomes the most popular at school.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

Zafera, a nature-loving girl with twigs in her hair, faces teasing on her first school day. Unfazed, she invites classmates to her magical home, revealing her true self. Will they see her light and embrace her differences?

From the publisher

When Zafera goes to school for the first time, all the children laugh and tease. But Zafera does not understand, so she just smiles. A beautiful story about shining bright because our differences are our greatest gifts. And if you do, others will eventually see your light. Many people are afraid of what is different than them, Zafera thought. But hold true to who you are, and other will eventually see your light. Being different is what makes each of us special. Zafera is a normal, beautiful little girl, yet she often has dirt on her hands and twigs in her hair. When Zafera goes to school for the first time, all the children stare and tease. Find out how she becomes the most popular girl in school!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 1, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781736209332

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