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It's Hard to Be Five
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Growing up is a challenge ... but fun, too!
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What to watch out for
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Violence & scariness:
What Parents Need to Know
About It's Hard to Be Five
Parents need to know that the message of this picture book is very positive and contains nothing objectionable.
Read our full review by Patricia Tauzer
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about all kinds of issues while reading this book, even if no one in the family is 5. Kids, especially, will find comfort in learning that gaining self-control is expected to be a struggle. They might like to talk about special challenges they've faced when trying to behave: What were you supposed to do? What did you actually do? Did your mind tell you to do one thing while you actually did another? What happened? How did you feel when you tried to get yourself dressed, tie your own shoes, ride a bike, or walk to school on your own? Did you feel more independent? Do the kids in this book remind you of yourself?
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