Almost Zero

A Dyamonde Daniel Book

Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
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$6.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
36 per carton
On sale Apr 04, 2017 | 978-0-425-28855-9
Age 7-9 years
Reading Level: Lexile 630L
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt
The third book in the Dyamonde Daniels series, by bestselling author Nikki Grimes, is perfect 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. 

Dyamonde really wants red high-top sneakers. Too bad they're so expensive! 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. Now Dyamonde is down to almost zero outfits! But then she finds out one of her friends has it much worse, and she's determined to do what she can to help.

ALMOST ZERO
A DYAMONDE DANIEL Book

Also by Nikki Grimes

Jazmin’s Notebook

Bronx Masquerade

The Road to Paris

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book

ALMOST ZERO
A DYAMONDE DANIEL Book

The World of Dyamonde Daniel

1. Sneaker Heaven

2. Robbed

3. Mean Mom and the Mustard Stain

Dyamonde's readers will enjoy seeing a strong, smart African-American girl face the same challenges they do. A treasure."--Kirkus Reviews

"An enjoyable story with a good life lesson."--School Library Journal

"Readers will identify strongly with the emotions and actions of Dyamonde as she works through her problem."--Children's Literature

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The third book in the Dyamonde Daniels series, by bestselling author Nikki Grimes, is perfect 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. 

Dyamonde really wants red high-top sneakers. Too bad they're so expensive! 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. Now Dyamonde is down to almost zero outfits! But then she finds out one of her friends has it much worse, and she's determined to do what she can to help.

Excerpt

ALMOST ZERO
A DYAMONDE DANIEL Book

Also by Nikki Grimes

Jazmin’s Notebook

Bronx Masquerade

The Road to Paris

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book

ALMOST ZERO
A DYAMONDE DANIEL Book

The World of Dyamonde Daniel

1. Sneaker Heaven

2. Robbed

3. Mean Mom and the Mustard Stain

Praise

Dyamonde's readers will enjoy seeing a strong, smart African-American girl face the same challenges they do. A treasure."--Kirkus Reviews

"An enjoyable story with a good life lesson."--School Library Journal

"Readers will identify strongly with the emotions and actions of Dyamonde as she works through her problem."--Children's Literature