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MISS BROOKS LOVES BOOKS! (AND I DON'T)

Barbara Bottner

A reluctant reader rejects every offering from grown-ups until she finds an unconventional idol. (Ages 4 to 8)

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Good role models4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The language is appropriate for young children.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

There are no scary scenes.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

Minor acts of trying new things.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination through storytelling and book themes.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The classroom features a diverse group of children.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages literacy and exploration of different book genres.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

The teacher is consistently patient and kind to the reluctant student.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages a love of reading and finding books that personally resonate.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Miss Brooks is a dedicated, encouraging educator.

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  1. Which character was the best role model, and what did they do that you admired?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in MISS BROOKS LOVES BOOKS! (AND I DON'T) would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in MISS BROOKS LOVES BOOKS! (AND I DON'T), and what caused that change?
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