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Reviewed on May 1, 2023 | Transitional Books
PreS-Gr 2—Reina loves Saturdays with her friend Lila in the park, where they practice gymnastics. While initially excited to hear Lila is getting a dog, Reina is alarmed when she meets him, proclaiming, "I run far away from Chico, the biggest dog ever." Reina insists she is not afraid of Chico, even as she avoids him. Mounting tension between the two girls is finally resolved when they each admit a potentially embarrassing fear: Reina is afraid of big dogs, and Lila is afraid of cartwheels. The girls agree: "let's say no pressure." Reina be...Log In or Sign Up to Read More