The New Kid Has Fleas
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2021 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The New Kid Has Fleas

Written by Ame Dyckman · Illustrated by Eda Kaban

A new kid, rumored to have fleas, challenges classmates' perceptions.

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40 pages· 478 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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In a lively classroom, a new student stands out—rumored to have been raised by wolves. As classmates whisper about fleas, one curious peer decides to uncover the truth. Visiting the new kid's home, meeting their wolfish family, and sharing unusual snacks, they discover that differences might not be so bad. This playful tale explores preconceptions, rumors, and the courage to befriend the unfamiliar. Will the new kid find acceptance, or will the pack mentality prevail? Dive into a story where friendship howls louder than gossip.

From the publisher

From bestselling author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Eda Kaban, The New Kid Has Fleas is a hilarious picture book about a new kid in school who appears to have been raised by wolves. There’s a new kid in class, and they’re . . . different. They dress different. Talk different. Eat different. And the word on the playground is: they have fleas. But, one of their classmates wonders, what if we got to know the new kid? Visited their home (wolves’ den)? Met their parents (wolves)? Shared a snack (squirrels)? Maybe then the new kid wouldn’t be so bad after all. School’s in session for a howlingly fun “lesson” in preconceptions, differences, rumors, karma, and not just being the new kid, but befriending them.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
478
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD440L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bullyingBooks about schoolBooks about scienceBooks about individuality
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
June 15, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250245243

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