You Go First
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

You Go First

Written by Ariel Bernstein · Illustrated by Marc Rosenthal

Can Cat overcome his fears to help Duck enjoy the new slide?

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48 pages· 432 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~190L
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Bookroo's summary

Cat and Duck are eager to try the new slide, but Cat's fears grow as they approach. His anxiety spreads to Duck, leaving both hesitant. Can Cat conquer his worries to ensure Duck doesn't miss out on the fun? Discover how friendship and courage can turn a daunting challenge into an unforgettable adventure.

From the publisher

In the spirit of Mo Willems and Ben Clanton, this “extremely funny and spot-on sensitive” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book shows how a good friend can become even better by trying new things and putting others first. Cat and Duck are very good friends and play together all the time, so when the new slide gets built, they can’t wait to try it out! Only, the slide is very big and curvy–what if it’s too big for Cat? As Cat and Duck move closer to the front of the line, Cat imagines everything that could go wrong until his worries start to rub off on Duck. Now Duck doesn’t want to go down the slide either. Cat feels bad that Duck is missing out on the fun because of him. Can he find a way to make it right?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
432
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~190L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.7
F&P level
~G
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
523605
Publication
Published
June 13, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665911511

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