The story follows Jack, a friendly kid who loves soccer, as his class prepares for their end-of-term party. The class must vote on one of three options for their celebration.
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Going to the movies
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Visiting the zoo
- Going to an adventure playground
The conflict arises when the votes for all three activities end in a three-way tie. As a result, Jack finds himself in the high-pressure position of holding the deciding vote. He faces a difficult dilemma as he tries to choose the best option while navigating feelings of responsibility and friendship.
Key Theme:
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Emotional Literacy: Like other books in the series, it focuses on helping young children identify and manage everyday emotions—in this case, the pressure of making a choice and the desire to help others.
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Relatability: The story deals with common school-life situations that emerging readers can easily connect with.
- Accessible Format: It is a first chapter book designed for children aged 5–8 with short chapters, simple vocabulary, and frequent illustrations to build reading confidence
Age - 5+
Grade - KG+
Author - Sally Rippin
Format - Paperback
Pages - 44
Dimensions - 19.08 x 12.08 x 0.5 cm