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A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever

(2008, Fiction - Picture Book, Written by Marla Frazee, Illustrated by Marla Frazee)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Giggles abound in friendship-focused read-aloud.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Many examples of shared friendship.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever

Parents need to know that there's one joke about Grandpa swearing while driving, marked with symbols, not the actual words.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about their own favorite vacation memories. This book started out as a thank-you letter from the author to friends who took her son on a vacation. Perhaps parents can help their kids write a thank-you book for a special visit or playdate.
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