This Illinois reads for 2025 is a short graphic novel. It’s been categorized three through five but I think it would work for readers in first and second grade as well. Duck and his friends are just hanging out for the summer until they meet the cool cat. The cool cat is too cool, and it leaves an uneasy feeling in duck. Can duck conquer this feeling or will the friends realize that some people brag to feel better about themselves. Overall, this book is fun and interesting, and I think kids will like it. But I think kids will really like is the slide that the duck has from their bed to the pool. Can I have one of those?