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The Electric Slide and Kai

Kelly J. Baptist

Kai wants to learn the Electric Slide before his Aunt Nina’s wedding, but he is the only family member without a dance nickname from Grandpa. His sister agrees to teach him after he bargains with her, and his brother and father offer pointers. Kai practices, yet feels nervous when the wedding dance begins. Watching others enjoy themselves without dancing perfectly helps him join in. Afterward, Grandpa gives him the nickname Lil’ Slide.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
AD540L
ATOS Book Level
3.2
AR Interest Level
LG
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1241
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
N
Themes
Dance And Movement · Family · Holidays And Celebrations · Resilience · Self Acceptance
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Published
March 2, 2021
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9781643790527
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
  • 2022Picture Books for School-Age Children
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