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Brave Irene
By William Steig · Read by Al Gore
- Illustrated by
- William Steig
- Published by
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Official grade range
- 1st–2nd
- Official run time
- 14:00
Grade 1Grade 214 minute videoCouragePerseveranceFamily
ReadAloudKit recommendation
Why this book fits
Irene carries her ill mother’s finished dress through a fierce snowstorm and must persist through repeated setbacks.
The sequential obstacles support retelling in Grade 1 and evidence-based analysis of perseverance in Grade 2.
Teaching focus
Sequence obstacles and explain which actions demonstrate courage and dedication.
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.