Rodeo Red
By Maripat Perkins · Read by Gillian Anderson
- Illustrated by
- Molly Idle
- Published by
- Peachtree Publishing
- Official grade range
- 2nd–4th
- Official run time
- 9:30
ReadAloudKit teaching snapshot
What you can teach with this story
A spirited older sister narrates the disruption caused by a new baby and devises a plan when her treasured toy becomes part of the conflict.
Why it fits
The distinctive voice and family conflict let Grade 2 readers infer feelings behind figurative, humorous narration.
Teaching focus
Use voice, word choice, and actions to infer feelings about a changing family.
Before watching, ask
“What might this story help us understand about family?”
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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.