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STICK AND STONE

Beth Ferry

This pair of tender friends break no bones. (Ages 4 to 7)

Ages 3+Source checked

Why this age? Simple language, reassuring illustrations and gentle social-emotional themes make it suitable for preschoolers; brief peril is mild and resolved safely. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age3+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy5/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

A storm occurs, which may cause brief worry for a character, but it is not intended to be frightening.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

A bully makes fun of Stone, which is a mild form of emotional conflict.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display courage by facing their fears and standing up to social intimidation.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Personified Stick and Stone, playful rhyme and imaginative visual storytelling can encourage young children's imagination.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Its main learning purpose is social-emotional: friendship, empathy and cooperation rather than factual instruction.

Kindness & empathy5/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and cooperation are the core themes of the book.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of friendship, inclusion, and standing up to bullying.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The friends show dependable, caring behavior and model mutual support in age-accessible ways.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in STICK AND STONE would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in STICK AND STONE, and what caused that change?
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