You Rule!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2023

You Rule!

By Rilla Alexander (Illustrator)

Explore life's immeasurable wonders through a boy's journey with a caterpillar.

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36 pages
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Join a boy and his dog as they nurture a lost caterpillar, discovering the immeasurable wonders of life. Through vibrant illustrations and playful language, this tale explores bravery, kindness, and love. How do you measure the unmeasurable? Dive into a world where emotions and possibilities are limitless, and every page is a celebration of life's greatest mysteries. Perfect for young and old, this book invites readers to ponder the questions that define our humanity. Will the caterpillar's transformation inspire new ways to see the world? A delightful read for anyone seeking to explore the depths of imagination and emotion.

From the publisher

A boldly graphic, verbally playful affirmation that the most precious things in life are immeasurable! How far can you go? How much do you know? How kind are you? How much do I love you? These are the impossible questions every child has asked, and every parent has struggled to answer. This is a wonderfully affirmative and aspirational book of possibilities and exploration, a fantastic linguistic calibration/celebration of bravery, kindness, love, and so much more. Within this bright and colorful picture book and energetic glossary of words, Rilla Alexander brilliantly succeeds in measuring the immeasurables of life. BUILDS EMOTIONAL LANGUAGE: This book provides the linguistic tools to describe and measure the widest possible emotions and qualities with a rich palette of words saturated in wit, whimsy, and empathy. THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUNG AND OLD: Whether you are shopping for a baby gift, a graduation gift, or browsing the library shelves for a book to soothe a child getting ready to start school, this book is for you! A GENTLE MESSAGE OF INSPIRATION AND IMAGINATION: Follow along as a boy and his dog tenderly care for a lost caterpillar until its transformation and release as a glorious butterfly. GORGEOUS, BOLD ILLUSTRATIONS: The author’s bright, kid-friendly artwork makes an instant impression–a feast for the mind and the eyes! Perfect for: Fans of Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, Guess How Much I Love You, and I Wish You More A wonderful read-aloud resource for parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians Thoughtful new baby gift or addition to baby shower wishing well Engaging illustrated option for anyone seeking word books for toddlers

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
36
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD10L
Themes & topics
Books about identityBooks about social themesBooks about values and virtues
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~0.1
F&P level
~A
Publication
Published
April 4, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781797211794

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