Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll
By Mr. Jay · Read by Marissa Bode
- Illustrated by
- Erin Wozniak
- Published by
- Lyric & Stone
- Official grade range
- K–2nd
- Official run time
- 7:00
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What you can teach with this story
A group of round rocks wants Ricky to join their play and collaborates on adaptations when his flat side makes rolling difficult.
Why it fits
The concrete barrier-and-adaptation structure supports inclusive problem solving without treating participation as sameness.
Teaching focus
Identify a barrier and design a change that makes shared participation possible.
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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.