Fall 2024

Being a Friend

From the Set Healthy and Happy

Readers will see kids like them, overcoming challenges and living their lives to the fullest, in Being a Friend. Active photos, bright layouts, and exhilarating design features surround helpful text that explains how--and why--kids should work at being good friends to others. Learning is expanded through "Did You Know?" and "Think About It" prompts, a glossary of keywords, and suggested titles for further reading. Each title concludes with fantastic facts and a numbers-based infographic to round out the Happy and Healthy experience.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$32.80 $22.95
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 3
Dewey Number 177
Lexile 520L
ATOS Reading Level 2.5
Guided Reading Level M
Language English
Publisher Black Rabbit Books
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781632357946
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 7 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Healthy and Happy

Gr 3–6—Perfect young readers learning about taking care of their bodies and minds, this series tackles the mental, emotional, physical, and social aspects of health. Answering questions like how muscles grow and how vegan diets work, the short chapters in these titles feature dynamic text and color photographs of active kids. The nutrition and dietary content emphasizes mindfulness and the usefulness of food to growing bodies. In a delightful change of pace, rest and relaxation are highlighted as equally valuable to one’s health as exercise or diet. VERDICT A well-balanced approach to whole body health for readers looking to explore the next step beyond food pyramids and general habit titles.

Author: Peggy Snow