A Space for Me

By Cathryn Falwell
Hardcover: $19.95

Alex needs a break from his pesky little brother, Lucas, so he creates a space for himself, but soon realizes that he and Lucas need time together too.

Description

It’s just not fair! Alex’s big sister has her own room, but Alex has to share a room with their little brother, Lucas, who makes noise, plays with Alex’s toys, and takes over both sides of their room. One day, when Lucas breaks Alex’s favorite dragon, spills all the crayons, and throws puzzle pieces into the air, Alex has had enough!

All Alex wants is a quiet space for himself. In the backyard he creates the perfect spot to read, play, think, and dream. But when Lucas misses him, Alex helps his brother build his own special space too. Some days Alex spends time in his space by himself. Some days Lucas plays in his space by himself. And some days the brothers play in their room–a space for both of them together.

About the Creators

Cathryn Falwell

Cathryn Falwell has written and illustrated many award-winning books for children, among them Lee & Low's Rainbow Stew, David's Drawings, and Butterflies for Kiri, a "Choices" selection from the Cooperative Children's Book Center. Falwell lives in Gorham, Maine, with her family. To find out more about Cathryn Falwell, visit her website: cathrynfalwellbooks.com.

Awards

  • Best Children's Books of the Year

    Bank Street College of Education

  • CCBC Choices

    Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)

Reviews

  • "Pesky siblings will be pesky siblings--but the final page-turn shows they can be welcome playmates, too."

    - The Horn Book
  • "Highly recommended for library collections."

    - School Library Journal

Hardcover

  • ISBN 9781620149638
  • Price $19.95
  • Publication Date Feb 25, 2020
  • Trim Size 10.25 × 8.75 in
  • Weight 0.9375 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Interests

  • Imprint Lee & Low Books
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Family / Siblings
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Imagination & Play
  • Themes African / African American / Black, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Conflict resolution, Early Readers, Empathy / Compassion, Environment / Nature, Families, Fiction, Forgiveness, Home, Imagination, Kindness / Caring, Multiple Ethnicities Represented, Realistic Fiction, Sharing & Giving, Siblings
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 5 - 8
  • Grade Range Grades K - 3
  • Guided Reading K
  • DRA 20
  • Interest Level Grades PreK - 3
  • Reading Level Grades 2 - 3
  • Bebop Reading Early Fluent
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