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A Bad Case of Stripes

By David Shannon · Read by Sean Astin

Illustrated by
David Shannon
Published by
Scholastic Inc.
Official grade range
2nd–3rd
Official run time
12:00
Grade 212 minute videoIdentityBelongingCourage

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Why this book fits

Camilla hides something she loves because she worries about fitting in, creating a strong entry point for discussing identity and peer pressure.

Second graders can identify the social pressure in Camilla’s choices and support an interpretation with visible cause-and-effect evidence.

Teaching focus

Explain how concern about other people’s opinions affects a character’s choices.

Original activity

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Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.

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