Reading Metrics
Description
Walking the Plank to the Baptism Tank by Mike Thaler follows a young boy who has decided to dedicate his life to Christ and is preparing for his baptism. The story is set in a church where the baptism tank is portrayed as deep, cold, and possibly containing sharks, causing the boy to feel fearful about the water. With the encouragement of the pastor and his family, he steps into the tank, demonstrating a basic lesson about faith and overcoming fear.
Quick Summary
This hilarious early reader turns the serious topic of baptism into a laugh-out-loud adventure by imagining the baptism tank as a shark-infested ocean. Kids will giggle at the imaginative fears and cheer as the brave young boy discovers that facing your worries can be way less scary than imagined. If your kid loves the humor in "Fly Guy" or the relatable school worries in "Junie B. Jones," they'll crack up at this creative take on a big kid milestone. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders (ages 5-8) who are starting to read on their own or enjoy funny stories about overcoming fears.