The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade

By Justin Roberts, Christian Robinson (Illustrator)

A small girl stands up to playground bullies, making a big impact.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,153 ratings

40 pages· 552 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Sally McCabe, the smallest girl in the smallest grade, notices everything, including the bullying on the playground. Tired of being overlooked, she bravely speaks out, challenging the status quo. As Sally's voice rises, will her courage inspire others to join her stand against unkindness? Discover how one small act can ripple through a community, proving that even the smallest person can make a significant difference. Join Sally on her journey to be heard and see how her bravery transforms her world.

From the publisher

Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her–but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention.

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2015)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 552
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD1010L

Themes & topics

Books about activism Books about courage Books about kindness Books about being nice Books about empathy

What readers & critics say

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“A small book can share a big message, just like Sally McCabe, the smallest girl in the smallest grade. Rhyming can often be repetitive and predictable, but the rhyming in this story is fresh and original. I also love how the story gives voice to an introvert, little Sally, who though small and easy to miss, is always carefully observing and caring about the people and things around her.”

The Goodfather

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