I did do a lot of research before I purchased this book. The questions and activities in this literature guide will help your class discuss friendship, homelessness, and what it means to be rich or poor as they read Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel and Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book, written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. I'll definitely be putting this on my next to-buy list for my elementary school library. You'd think they were printed on pages of silver and gold the way publishers dole them out on their lists. Illustrated by: Christie, R. Gregory I love this character and her presence in children's within children's literature does my heart good. This 44-page study guide accompanies the book, Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book, by Nikki Grimes, a Level P, fiction chapter book. Many of the included questions have . Epic Originals Books Features Gifts Redeem Gift. Feb 1, 2017 - This packet includes questions for every chapter of "Rich," the second Dyamonde Daniel book by Nikki Grimes. Find this title, as well as the other books from the Reading Challenge, on the Overdrive Kids page! There is unlimited access for the digital audiobook version of this title through Overdrive and Libby from December through March. The prize is one hundred dollars, and just think what they could buy with that much money! Despite what Dyamonde and Free say, Damaria worries that she is getting fat, until a classmate's problem with diabetes causes her to change her thoughts about body image. ), you can choose your attitude and outlook. How wonderful that Nikki Grimes has written this story for this reading level-second and third grade. So when I find a good one I latch onto it my teeth, lock my jaw, and don't let go. Dyamonde Daniel is new in town and so is Free, a grumpy, rough around the edges boy. Epic is the leading digital reading platform—built on a collection of 40,000+ popular, high-quality books from 250+ of the world’s best publishers—that safely fuels curiosity and reading confidence for kids 12 and under. Hook Your Students . Nikki Grimes does it again! Synopsis: Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library?s poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. You'd think they were printed on pages of silver and gold the way publishers dole them out on their lists. Dyamonde is funny and smart, but she is at a new school and without a best friend. Make Way For Dyamonde Daniel. Genre. Make Way For Dyamonde Daniel. But when the Dyamonde Daniel is a new kid on the block determined to make the best of her new situation, only thing missing is a new best friend. So when I find a good one I latch onto it my teeth, lock my jaw, and don't let go. Dyamonde really wants red high-top sneakers. SIMILAR BOOKS. A great message for them to consider. Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from making a place for herself in a jiffy. There is unlimited access for the digital audiobook version of this title through Overdrive and Libby from December through March. To see what your friends thought of this book, Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel (Dyamonde Daniel #1). Now Dyamonde is down to almost zero outfits! Sadly, of these books I could probably count on one hand the number of early chapter readers that star characters that are contemporary African-Americans. Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn’t stop her from making a place for herself in a jiffy. Dyamonde, a bright, articulate and confident 3rd grader, is entering the library's poetry contest to win the prize money. This realistic fiction book is full of situations kids can relate to. He's awfully grouchy - but Dyamonde's determined to get to the bottom of his frowning attitude and make a friend. By R. Gregory Christie , Nikki Grimes. We need more of that.

Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library”s poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. Subjects: English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies. Best for ages 6-8, but also suitable for older and younger readers. Almost Zero: a Dyamonde Daniel Book (Book 3 in the Dyamond Daniel series) illustrated by R. Gregory Christie Putnam, 2010 ISBN 978-0399251771 . This packet is full of great text-dependent questions! Accelerated Reader Points: 1.0, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience. she is also confused to why her friend does not like the way she looks because Dyamonde thinks she looks perfectly fine. Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes is a quick but fun read. Interest Level: 2-4 Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from making a place for herself in a jiffy. The prize is one hundred dollars, and just think what they could buy with that much money! Short chapters, believable situations. Donate. See larger image. This is a cute short book. She senses that there's more to this kid Free than meets the eye and she's determined to get to the bottom of it. EPIC. Using Graded Readers in the Classroom; Your Reading Journey; How to write a Graded Reader and Graded Reader Activities; Awards; Features. Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel. Synopsis: Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library?s poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. I thank you for writing this book. The prize is one hundred dollars! Watching their friendship bloom a. Self-confident, cheerful, and bright but friendless, Dyamond is the newest kid in Mrs. Cordell's 3rd grade. Dyamonde really wants red high-top sneakers. Date(s) Used: Dec. 2014 Synopsis: Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library?s poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library's poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. So what if she had wild-crazy hair and was skinnnier than half a tooth-pick On the inside, she was extraordinary. The author organizes this book by tying something that was said in the beginning of the book and brings it out again at the end of the book. He seems grumpy and angry and Dyamonde will not stand for that. This is a 22 page response journal for students reading the book, Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by author Nikki Grimes. Dyamonde is determined to find out why the new kid is a bit of a bully. Bend III Reading Mysteries Can Help You Read Any Kind of Fiction 4 Week(s) Reading to Learn (Unit 2) 1. Too bad they're so expensive! The author organizes this book by tying something that was said in the beginning of the book and brings it out again at the end of the book. Fiction. Hard to LOVE this book as an adult level-wise because there’s only so much.. but I’m so very grateful this one exists and I’m glad to be able to use it with my early reader crew. Despite what Dyamonde and Free say, Damaria worries that she is getting fat, until a classmate's problem with diabetes causes her to change her thoughts about body image. Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes. Perma-bound is calling this a Guided Reading Level K which makes you wonder if Perma-bound has ever seen an actual Level K book. Since there is a girl on the cover, boys may not go for it, but they should. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers Publication Date: October 29th, 2009 Pages: 112 Language: English Series: A Dyamonde Daniel Book Recommended Reading Level Minimum Age: 7 Maximum Age: 9 Minimum Grade Level: 2 Maximum Grade Level: 4 Categories I designed the response journal to allow for students to work on several aspects of comprehension after they finish reading each of the chapters. check. My young friend is reading a book a week and writing a report. Dyamonde recently started a new school. 9781936223343. Date(s) Used: Dec. 2014 . She is fun and speak. The prize is one hundred dollars?just think what they could buy with that much money! Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home. Though main character Dyamonde is ultimately appealing, this short books wanders too much, and takes too long to get to her being, as she says, "stubborn and mouthy." But when they find out that Damaris, one of their classmates, has been living in a homeless shelter, their ideas about what it means to be rich or poor start to change. She is new to the city. In the end, Dyamonde references the even number when her and Free are friends. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. A new boy, Free, enters the classroom and is grumpy and mean yet Dyamonde is curious. Publisher: Penguin Random House The only thing puzzling her is the other new kid in her class. Dyamonde is caught by her own cleverness, sure to gain readers' empathy. Grade Level: 4th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) This transitional novel is a great way to get young readers accustomed to the reading lengthier texts. The enlarged yet minimal text and few accompanying illustrations make this an easy read but will teach students stamina with reading longer texts. can you tell me the summary of this book? When another new kid, Free, arrives in town, is Dyamonde going to finally get a new best friend? Ah. Please complete the following form to register: Find This And Other Titles Like It In The Following Collections…, Take Home Packs, Workbooks & Home Experiments, CCR, Social Justice, Growth Mindset & More. With her can-do attitude and awesome brain power, she's takes the whole neighborhood by storm. It turns out that Dyamonde and Free have more in common than she ever thought they would. Despite being new, Dyamonde takes charge in figuring out the even-newer kid in class, Free. Your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation. And this is not to take away one thing from Marty McGuire or Ivy and the Bean or even Junie B. Jones, but Nikki Grimes gives us a plucky, third grade protagonist who has known the pain of divorce and being without many economic resources, but yet she finds her way around school, makes friends, and she has inclusion and empathy on her radar. With her can-do attitude and awesome brain power she takes the whole neighborhood by storm. Halfway To Perfect: A Dyamonde Daniel Book. AR Level: Lexile© Measure: Language: ISBN: English. Rich (Dyamonde Daniel Book #2) (MP3 CD) By Nikki Grimes , Nikki Grimes (Read by), The Full Cast Family (Read by) Email or call us for information about purchasing this item. Epic Originals Books Features Gifts Redeem Gift. In her search to find a new best friend and make the best of a tough situation, Dyamonde Daniels helps bring the antagonist Free out of his shell and into her sunshine. With her can-do attitude and awesome brain power she takes the whole neighborhood by storm. This story is about Dyamonde Daniel, a skinny third-grade girl with crazy hair. She is direct. Series: Dyamonde Daniel, Guided Reading: K The character, Dyamonde, says that good things come in even numbers at the beginning of book. Informational Text Features (Teach this before Bend I) 2. As a mentor text, a teacher can use the conventions to teach their students how an author writes a character's thoughts in their head. I love this series. Dyamonde is a feisty little 3rd grader who is fairly new in town. Have students write a short story, where they convey a character's thoughts in their head. ISBN-13: 9780142415559 ... A Dyamonde Daniel Book plus over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids. I think boys and girls will like it. Dyamonde is caught by her own cleverness, sure to gain readers' empathy. Third grader Dyamonde Daniel is always smart, usually confident, and sometimes sad since her parents divorced. Product Details ISBN: 9780399251764 ISBN-10: 0399251766 Publisher: G.P. Occasionally poetic language inspires, but more action would have made a big difference; overall it's much better when Grimes lets Dyamonde speak for herself, rather than musing about what's in her head. Nice. Lively, believable, and likeable characters introduce this new heroine. And this is not to take away one thing from Marty McGuire or Ivy and the Bean or even Junie B. Jones, but Nikki Grimes gives us a plucky, third grade protagonist who has known the pain of divorce and being without many economic resources, but yet she finds her way around school, makes friends, and she has inclusion and empathy on her radar. About the Author. She is lonely. He's awfully grouchy - but Dyamonde's determined to get to the bottom of his frowning attitude and make a friend. With her can-do attitude and awesome brain power she takes the whole neighborhood by storm. May 14th 2009 Dyamonde Daniel is new in town but has already made her new neighborhood familiar. Marriages of convenience, high-society scandal sheets, and fully clothed flirtation...yes, we must be talking about historical... Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from making a place for herself in a jiffy. She is smart. I looked for the next CD (I am listening to it on audiobook), only to realize that it is just a short book and most likely the first in a series. Genre: Fiction. She is fearless. About the Author. But when they find out that Damaris, one of their classmates, has been living in a homeless shelter, their ideas about what it means to be rich or poor start to change. But when they find out that Damaris, one of their classmates, has been living in a homeless shelter, their ideas about what it means to be rich or poor start to change. I appreciate that Dyamonde is a confident girl, and I find her more likable as a character than Junie B. Let's see, books by. The prize is one hundred dollars. Illustrated by: Christie, R. Gregory. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. Soon they realize they have much in common as they both struggle to make sense of their feelings of anger towards the adults who love them but also, A confident 3rd grader is faced with doubt and questions as she navigates life in a new place. It ended a little abruptly. It's week three of book blogs for the Third Grade Reading Challenge.Today's book is Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes! Soon they realize they have much in common as they both struggle to make sense of their feelings of anger towards the adults who love them but also caused upheaval in their lives with moving. A solid chapter book with a smart relatable heroine. Isbn: 9780399251788. Dyamonde Daniel was a gem waiting to be discovered. Dyamonde really wants red high-top sneakers. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. RICH: A Dyamonde Daniel Story printable guide for educators provides suggestions for activating student thinking before, during and after reading. Despite being new, Dyamonde takes charge in figuring out the even-newer kid in class, Free. :). I’ve seen this listed as a Level N elsewhere. Themes: homelessness, friendshipThere's a local library’s poetry contest, and Dyamonde Daniel and her friend Free are excited. Copyright: 2009 She has to find out why he is so angry all the time. This transitional novel is a great way to get young readers accustomed to the reading lengthier texts. Recommended to me by Emily, who also made this great. Dyamonde is an outspoken little thing lol. With these opening lines bestselling author Nikki Grimes introduces us to a new character kids … She hasn’t yet found her place among friends in her new school. After her parents get divorced, Dyamonde and her mom move to a new town. This is a very good early chapter book for children. Author: Grimes, Nikki. The second book in the Dyamonde Daniels series, by bestselling author Nikki Grimes, is great for fans of the Keena Ford, Judy Moody, and Magnificent Mya Tibbs series and includes illustrations by Coretta Scott King honor winner R. Gregory Christie. The author uses the idea trait that finding out more about a person before passing judgement can lead to wonderful friendships. Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library's poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. She likes to know everything that's going on so when she catches sight of a girl in her class, Damaris, on the street, she begins to wonder what her secret might be. She hasn’t yet found her place among friends in her new school. Halfway To Perfect: A Dyamonde Daniel Book. Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel introduces this dynamic girl who likes math but can’t stand the new boy at her school. It is short as well so would definitely appeal to reluctant readers as well. Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from making a place for herself. Along comes Free, another new student, but he happens to be one of the most cranky, moody, grouchy people Dyamonde has ever met. Purchase book. Resource Information. But she's not giving up until she knows what's going on with Free. She's irresistible! A fun house mirror changes your reflection. Fiction. That is, until a grumpy boy named Free moves to town — and a friendship begins. Nikki Grimes. When Free comes to her class, the cheerful young girl takes on the challenge of getting to know the grumpy other new kid...and he just so happens to become her new best friend. Free is always grumpy, but when Dyamonde takes her teacher’s advice and asks him why, she discovers she’s not the only one dealing with unsettling changes in her life. Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home. Illustrations. Why is Dyamonde looking at fun house mirrors? I love the character of Dyamonde! Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from making a place for herself. Another great book for students. I was told her eyes lit up when she saw her books, which included "Halfway to Perfect: A Dyamonde Daniel Book." Find the best apps for building literacy skills. Dyamonde seeks to understand the actions and feelings of others and I think this could be celebrated as a "Choose Kind" title. I wanted her to have the entire series of the Dyamonde Daniel books. A confident 3rd grader is faced with doubt and questions as she navigates life in a new place. Author: Grimes, Nikki. Review: I was recently introduced to this series and I like it. Hello Select your address Prime Day Deals Best Sellers New Releases Books Electronics Customer Service Best Sellers New Releases Books Electronics Customer Service This is a 22 page response journal for students reading the book, Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by author Nikki Grimes. Refresh and try again. I want to be her friend. Make Way For Dyamonde Daniel. He’s grouchy – but Dyamonde’s determined to get to the bottom of his attitude and make a friend. Reading Level: Independent Reader. A challenge, though, is that there are so many animal characters that it can be hard to keep track of them. He's grouchy - but Dyamonde's determined to get to the bottom of his attitude and make a friend. And from Penguin.com: Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library’s poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. Publisher: Penguin Random House. But when they find out that Damaris, one of their classmates, has been living in a homeless shelter, their ideas about what it means to be rich or poor start to change. The bad news is that she, her mom, her dad, and her best friend Alisha used to make 4. Advanced Search . Literacy Apps. Over time, Dyamonde decides to stand up to another new student, Free, who stomps around school running into little kids, all of whom are terrified of him. Too bad they're so expensive! Since there is a girl on the cover, boys may not go for it, but they should. GUIDED READING LEXILE® MEASURE Grade Level Equivalent DRA LEVEL. With her can-do attitude and awesome brain power she takes the whole neighborhood by storm. Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship; Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / New Experience; Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories; Related Editions (all) Kobo eBook (March 4th, 2010): $6.99; Hardcover (May 14th, 2009): $10.39; MP3 … Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn’t stop her from making a place for herself in a jiffy. I thank you for writing this book. This was an interesting story. For those kids transitioning from early readers to 200+ page tomes, early chapter books are hugely important. She's spunky as all get out. The spunky third-grader misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she starts to feel at home. She doesn’t miss her parents fighting, but she does miss other things since moving, including her old best friend. Bend I Determining the Importance of Expository Texts 3. By: Nikki Grimes Age Level: 6-9. Series: A Dyamonde Daniel Book Recommended Reading Level Minimum Age: 7 Maximum Age: 9 Minimum Grade Level: 2 Maximum Grade Level: 4 Categories. Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library's poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published stop her. Or will Free's grumpy attitude get in the way? Grade level: 3rd -5th Awards: None Summary: Dyamonde tries to understand why her friend decides to recklessly diet. She misses her best friend and wants a new one. I think that it would be a terrific read for Gr 2-4 students. Hook Your Students . Dyamonde is a new 3rd grader, having moved to Washington Heights from Brooklyn when her parents got divorced. The only thing puzzling her is the other new kid in her class. For that reason, I wouldn’t recommend this series to someone who i… check. Welcome back. In this follow-up to "Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel," Grimes tackles big issues like homelessness in a sensitive, kid-friendly way as Dyamonde Daniel learns there are … This book was a lot of fun as an early reader. There is SO much to love about Dyamonde Daniel. Grade Level: 4th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Celebrate Shakespeare! ISBN-10: 0142415553 She meets a new boy named Free who has a grouchy attitude all the time. The character struggles to find a friendship until she starts to dig into why a bully, Free, is acting the way he is. Lucky Dyamonde Daniel, third grader, has a zest for living and a heart the size of Texas. The bright, lively, and one-of-a-kind girl is back, this time to find out the difference between wanting something and actually needing it. He's awfully grouchy - but Dyamonde's determined to get to the bottom of his frowning attitude and make a friend. Publication Date: March 2010. She meets a new boy named Free who has a grouchy attitude all the time. The prize is one hundred dollars?just think what they could buy with that much money! Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from making a place for herself in a jiffy. She is sassy. Dyamonde, a sassy, smart, and lively third grader shows what it takes to survive being the new kid, to be yourself and stand up for what's right. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to K-12 school classrooms across the country. Dyamonde is a fantastic character, full of feeling (parent's divorce, moving away from friends) but also full of force. Just think what they could buy with that much money! Dyamonde’s mom and dad have divorced and Dyamonde is now living in a new apartment with her mom in Harlem. A classmate tells her it's her mom's job to give her what she needs, but when Dyamonde tries that argument, her mom teaches her a lesson by literally only giving her what she needs. Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from making a place for herself in a jiffy. I designed the response journal to allow for students to work on several aspects of comprehension after they finish reading each of the chapters. Available formats: Ebook (1) Paperback (1) Hardcover (1) “Dyamonde, a third grader, has “wild-crazy hair,” is “skinnier than half a toothpick” and is more than equal to the challenge of entering the crowded field of confident grade school heroines.”—New York Times. Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel (Book 1) Rich: a Dyamonde Daniel Book (Book 2) Halfway to Perfect: a Dyamonde Daniel Book (Book 4) Awards and Honors. 630L. It's great to read books with nice characters. Annotation: Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library's poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. The character, Dyamonde, says that good things come in even numbers at the beginning of book. Reading Level: Independent Reader . Bravo! With her can-do attitude and awesome brain power she takes the whole neighborhood by storm. Quick to make friends, Dyamonde has a spunky, can-do attitude that generates a fearlessness that is admirable. When a kid even newer than her joins her class, Dyamonde is surprised to see how rude he is to everyone. But when they find out that Damaris, one of their classmates, has been living in a homeless shelter, their ideas about what it means to be rich or poor start to change. Accelerated Reader Level: 3.7 I did do a lot of research before I purchased this book. sleeping on a sofa? Find this title, as well as the other books from the Reading Challenge, on the Overdrive Kids page! Author: Grimes, Nikki. Dyamonde sums up a key to confidence in life when she chooses to sit by Dyamonde at lunch and confirms their friendship saying, “I know what I think and that’s enough.”. Dyamonde is a feisty little 3rd grader who is fairly new in town. Dyamonde is new to the neighborhood and still missing her old best friend. Date(s) Used: Dec. 2014 . Awesome! By R. Gregory Christie , Nikki Grimes. Just ask her." I was told her eyes lit up when she saw her books, which included "Almost Zero: A Dyamonde Daniel Book." When another new kid, Free, arrives in town, is Dyamonde going to finally get a new best friend? Save account information for future visits. Interest Level: 2-4. Epic is the leading digital reading platform—built on a collection of 40,000+ popular, high-quality books from 250+ of the world’s best publishers—that safely fuels curiosity and reading confidence for kids 12 and under. Dyamonde is determined to find out why the new kid is a bit of a bully. The character struggles to find a friendship until she starts to dig into why a bully, Free, is acting the w. Dyamonde Daniel is new in town and so is Free, a grumpy, rough around the edges boy. She longs for a best friend. Smart, funny beginning chapter book that I'll be suggesting for fans of Junie B Jones. Too bad they're so expensive! Dyamonde seeks to understand the actions and feelings o. I love this character and her presence in children's within children's literature does my heart good. I thought it would be an early chapter book. So if you get them hooked in the first one, you’ve basically struck teacher-gold! Hook Your Students . I liked how Dyamonde grew as did Free and through this, they found friendship. Just ask her. About the Book. Bend II: Raising the Level of Mystery Reading 3. Rich: a Dyamonde Daniel Book (Book 2) Almost Zero: a Dyamonde Daniel Book (Book 3) Halfway to Perfect: a Dyamonde Daniel Book (Book 4) From the Book. SIMILAR BOOKS. Use this packet in guided reading, a literature circle, with your whole class, or as a break assignment. You won’t find anything questionable, gross, or dark in these books. True to her nature, Dyamonde will not stop until she brings Free around to her way of thinking: no matter what your circumstances are (divorce? The prize is one hundred dollars'just think what they could buy with that much money! After she starts talking more with Free, they soon find out they have a lot in common. Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book by Nikki Grimes 151 copies, 35 reviews: Order: 2: Almost Zero: A Dyamonde Daniel Book by Nikki Grimes 144 copies, 15 reviews: Order: 3: Halfway to Perfect: A Dyamonde Daniel Book by Nikki Grimes 29 copies: Order: 4: Tags Numbers. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to K-12 school classrooms across the country. Lexile: 620L With her can-do attitude and awesome brain power she takes the whole neighborhood by storm. She loves math, especially even numbers. A new boy, Free, enters the classroom and is grumpy and mean yet Dyamonde is curious. True to her nature, Dyamonde will not stop until she brings Free around to her way of thinking: no matter what your circumstances are (divorce? Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship; Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories; Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Homelessness & Poverty; Related Editions (all) e-Book (My Must Reads) Kobo eBook (October 28th, 2009): $6.99; … She's getting the hang of things, but what she really wants is a new friend. Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book. The lessons are designed for teachers to lead students in modeled and shared reading activities with the books. Dyamonde makes it her goal to remind her friend that she should love herself just as she is. Categories/Genres for this class fulfilled by this book: Middle Grade Realistic Fiction. In this fourth installment of the award-winning series, Coretta Scott King Award winner Nikki Grimes's lovable Dyamonde Daniel is back, with a timely message about self-acceptance and healthy eating habits--delivered with her trademark spunk. The second book in the Dyamonde Daniels series, by bestselling author Nikki Grimes, is great for fans of the Keena Ford, Judy Moody, and Magnificent Mya Tibbs series and includes illustrations by Coretta Scott King honor winner R. Gregory Christie. In defending fellow classmates from the wrath of Free, she starts to peel away his tough exterior and get to the source of his anger, which is sadness. A classmate tells her it's her mom's job to give her what she needs, but when Dyamonde tries that argument, her mom teaches her a lesson by literally only giving her what she needs. POPULAR ON EPIC. 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