Cover of An angel just like me

An angel just like me

by Mary Hoffman

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

While decorating the Christmas tree, Tyler notices that all the angel ornaments look the same and wonders why there aren’t any that look like him. His search for a black angel leads to a special surprise that shows everyone deserves to see themselves reflected in holiday traditions. This heartwarming tale gently explores questions about race and identity during the festive season.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFamilyChristmasIdentity & Self-Discovery

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0803722656
Pages
32
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
872

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

African Americans -- FictionChristmas -- FictionAngels -- Fiction