Cover of Shipwreck Saturday

Shipwreck Saturday

by Bill Cosby

Little Bill

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Little Bill is thrilled with the toy boat he carefully crafted, but his excitement turns to sadness when it gets damaged the very first time he sails it. Despite teasing from his brother's friends, he learns to handle disappointment and keeps his spirits afloat. This gentle tale celebrates creativity and resilience in the face of setbacks.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Bullying Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0590956205
Pages
40
Publisher
Cartwheel Books
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
819

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FamilyToysJuvenile fictionAfrican AmericansFamily lifeFictionToys -- FictionFamily life -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionFamiliesChildren's fictionToys, fictionFamily life, fictionAfrican americans, fiction