The Faithful Friend
by Robert D. San Souci and Brian Pinkney
A friendship is tested by love and magic in this beautiful, Caldecott Honor–winning... read more
14 Total Resources 4 Awards 1 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-5
- Genre
- Fairy Tales / Folklore
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African (Global)
- Latino (Latin America)
Year Published 1995
Word Count 2,269
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 910L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 12376, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 7
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with Brian Pinkney about The Faithful Friend
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Brian Pinkney
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Fairy Tales / Folklore Multi-Leveled Lesson
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 4
Author Interviews 3
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with Brian Pinkney
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Interview with Brian Pinkney
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Interview with Brian Pinkney
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Fairy Tales / Folklore Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Lesson Plan from Reading to Kids
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Awards & Distinctions 4
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2023
Illustrator Honor, 1996
Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2023
Honor, 1996
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 1996
Américas Award, 1993-2023
Commended, 1995
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