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