Cover of A picture for Patti

A picture for Patti

by Linda K. Garvey

Doug

Reading Level 3 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Patti shares with Doug that she feels sad because it has been three years since her mom passed away. Together, they explore feelings of loss and remember the special moments they had with loved ones. This gentle story helps young readers understand and express grief.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipFamilyEmotional Growth

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0786842369
Pages
56
Publisher
Random House Disney
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
3,833

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Death -- Fiction.Grief -- Fiction.