The Electric Slide and Kai
The Electric Slide and Kai
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The Electric Slide and Kai

Written by Kelly J. Baptist & illustrated by Darnell Johnson
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
31
Words per page
~479L
Lexile measure
Mar 2, 2021
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Kai is the only member of his family who can’t get the dance steps to the Electric Slide right. But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of African American families.Kai’s aunt is getting married, and everyone in the Donovan family is excited about the wedding … except Kai. The highlight of every Donovan occasion is dancing the electric slide–a groovy line dance with footwork that Kai can’t quite figure out. More than anything, he wants to prove that he can boogie with the rest of his family and earn a cool nickname from his granddad. Can Kai break through his nerves and break it down on the dance floor? Told with humor and heart by author Kelly J. Baptist and lively illustrations from debut picture book artist Darnell Johnson, The Electric Slide and Kai is a funky celebration with all the right moves!

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Topics

dancefamilyweddingsperforming artsfamily lifemultigenerationalblended families

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Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781643790527
    Publication Date
    March 2, 2021
    Publisher
    Lee & Low Books
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    31
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2020013607
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~479L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    512417
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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