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Officer Buckle and Gloria

(1995, Fiction - Humor, Written by Peggy Rathman, Illustrated by Peggy Rathman)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Teaches gentle lessons about safety and teamwork.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    One scene depicts schoolkids napping, throwing paper airplanes, and behaving in other disrespectful ways toward Officer Buckle.

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Officer Buckle and Gloria

Parents need to know that this book teaches about safety with a funny, fast-moving story.

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  • Families can talk about the safety lessons in the book. They also can talk about teamwork. Why were Officer Buckle's feelings hurt? Why did Gloria feel badly? Are they better working together or apart?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
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    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0

    very nice book!!!!!

    I think it was a good story.I enjoyed reading it very much.You should read it!!!

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    orangestorybook
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0

    very nice book!!!!!

    I think it was a good story.I enjoyed reading it very much.You should read it!!!

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    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Humorous story...kids will like it.

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    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

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