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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Ring Bearer
Written & illustrated by Floyd Cooper
A young boy faces wedding day jitters as he takes on the role of ring bearer in a new blended family.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 413 ratings
32 pages· 505 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Jackson's mom is getting married, and he has a big role as the ring bearer. But nerves creep in—what if he trips or drops the rings? His new stepsister, Sophie, is the flower girl, but is she ready? As the wedding day approaches, Jackson must overcome his fears and embrace the changes in his family. This heartwarming tale celebrates the joy and challenges of blended families, showing kids they can handle life's big moments with courage and love.
From the publisher
Mama’s getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do! A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family.
Jackson’s mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . . . What if he trips? Or walks too slowly? Or drops the rings? And what about his new stepsister, Sophie? She’s supposed to be the flower girl, but Jackson’s not sure she’s taking her job as seriously as she should.
In a celebration of blended families, this heartwarming story, stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Floyd Cooper, is a perfect gift for any child who’s nervous to walk down the aisle at a wedding, and shows kids that they can handle life’s big changes.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 505
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 196340
Publication
- Published
- April 4, 2017
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399167409
- LCCN
- 2015035947
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