EllRay Jakes the Recess King!

EllRay Jakes the Recess King! by Sally Warner is an illustrated children’s book published by Penguin on May 5, 2015. This engaging story follows eight-year-old EllRay, who finds himself with only one-and-a-half best friends. Recognizing the need for more companionship, he embarks on a quest to audition other boys, inspired by his sister’s own audition for a role in her daycare’s spring play. The narrative captures EllRay’s humorous attempts to become the Recess King, where he believes that fun activities will help him gain more friends.
Readers will discover a tale that explores themes of friendship and social dynamics among young boys. As EllRay navigates his challenges, he devises entertaining plans for recess, aiming to attract new friends and enhance his social circle. This illustrated edition, consisting of 176 pages, presents a relatable and lighthearted perspective on childhood experiences, making it a suitable choice for young readers interested in stories about social themes and friendship.
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“Kids of all stripes will identify with EllRay and his unwittingly hilarious antics.”—Booklist
Eight-year-old EllRay is down to one-and-a-half best friends, and his little sister points out the obvious: he needs more! So EllRay decides to audition other boys for the part, the way his sister is auditioning for the lead role in her day care’s spring play. Now, EllRay has to come up with fun things to do at recess, because when he’s the Recess King, everyone will want to be his friend!
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