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Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick
By Roz Rosenbluth · Read by Zach Braff
- Illustrated by
- Maurie J. Manning
- Published by
- Flashlight Press
- Official grade range
- 1st–3rd
- Official run time
- 9:00
Grade 1Grade 29 minute videoFriendshipFamilyEmbarrassment
ReadAloudKit recommendation
Why this book fits
A child worries that a friend will judge his lively grandmother, then discovers that the visit can deepen their friendship.
The relatable worry supports discussion of embarrassment, assumptions, and what trustworthy friends actually do.
Teaching focus
Compare what a character predicts with what actually happens and explain the change.
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.