Books Like Get the Ball, Slim
Families who loved Get the Ball, Slim by Marcia Leonard often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Get the Ball, Slim by Marcia Leonard often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your emerging reader is beginning to feel discouraged by complex sentences and needs a quick, joyful win to build their confidence. It is a perfect choice for the child who views their family dog as their best friend and is eager to share their first reading experience with a pet. This story follows twin brothers playing a spirited game of fetch with their dog, Slim, using repetitive, high-frequency words that allow children to master the text quickly. The narrative centers on simple joys, the bond between siblings, and the rewarding feeling of accomplishment that comes from successfully sounding out a real book. It is developmentally tailored for the 4 to 6 age range, providing a gentle bridge from being read to toward reading independently.
