Get Real, Lucille! - Laura Petrisin

Lucille is just a rubber chicken in a circus act... or is she? \n\n Tired of being the punchline, Lucille sets off on a journey to discover what it really means to be real. But when feathers fly and chickens start hatching trouble, she'll learn that being real isn't about scratching, clucking, or fluffing-it's about shining from the inside out. \n\n A joyful, laugh-out-loud story about friendship, finding your voice, and learning to love who you truly are-because the world needs the Real Deal Lucille! \n\n Content Rating for Get Real, Lucille! \nTarget Audience: Ages 5-8 Grades K-3\n \nContent Rating Summary: \n \n- Emotional Themes: Gentle, relatable emotional exploration \n- Language: Clean \n- Romance: None \n- Humor: Lighthearted and situational \n- Overall Tone: Uplifting, sincere, and heartwarming \nSummary: Affirming, Relatable, and Heart-Centered\n \nGet Real, Lucille! explores the tender moments of childhood when emotions run deep and learning to be real feels a little scary. With a heartfelt narrative and endearing illustrations, Lucille's story helps children name their feelings, understand honesty, and embrace self-acceptance.\n \nThis story contains no graphic content, no intense tension, and no inappropriate behavior glorified. Lucille faces real-life situations common to early childhood-moments of insecurity, comparison, and the longing to belong. But through warmth, truth, and gentle humor, the story always returns to kindness, courage, and being true to yourself.\n Get Real, Lucille! is a perfect classroom or bedtime read-aloud for children who are just beginning to understand their own emotional world. It's also ideal for parents and educators who want stories that support social-emotional learning, empathy, and moral grounding without ever feeling heavy-handed. With rich vocabulary and a Lexile level that invites repeated reading, this book will become a cherished favorite for children and grown-ups alike. \n\n