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Safe for the age band
Age-appropriate with no significant concerns.
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- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- ISBN
- 9780763668242
- Published
- 2015
- Reading level
- early
- Ages
- 6–10
Why parents choose this book
What makes Growing Up Pedro worth choosing
An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.
Best for
- Age range: 6–10 (fits siblings across a range).
- Reading maturity: Chapter book — short chapters and simple plots that build reading stamina.
- Kids who tend to love it: Sports.
- Personality fit: sporty kids.
Parents love this book because
- Age-appropriate content for the 6–10 band with no significant flags.
- Reinforces values many families care about: perseverance.
- Written by Matt Tavares, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.
Your child will probably enjoy Growing Up Pedro if they…
- Like sports stories
This book helps develop
- Perseverance
Things parents should know
No significant content concerns for this age band. Preview with your reader if you want to discuss any specific themes.
Reading commitment
Why we recommend it
We think Growing Up Pedro is a confident pick for the 6–10 age band. It leans into sports in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Matt Tavares's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.
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