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Rhea's Rodeo

by Laekan Zea Kemp Publisher: SCHOLASTIC

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A rodeo day and a lesson in triumph

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A rodeo day and a lesson in triumph

Rhea’s enthusiasm for Rodeo Day is wrapped up in its rituals—boots, buckles, ruffles, and riding her horse, Galleta, with her teammates. The competition matters deeply to her, raising the question of how she will respond if the team does not win the trophy. The story celebrates Escaramuza Charra, women’s Mexican rodeo, while bringing together family tradition, teamwork, ambition, and the challenge of handling disappointment. Its rodeo setting gives the story a clear focus, and the team’s shared experience places competition alongside friendship and collective effort.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy horse and sports stories
  • Families looking for a read-aloud centered on teamwork and managing disappointment
  • Readers interested in stories celebrating Latine experience and women’s Mexican rodeo

Themes

Escaramuza Charra and family traditionTeamworkCompetition and defeatManaging emotionsLatine experience

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Book overview

Saddle up! This joy-filled story--about family traditions, fierce competitions, female bravado, and the real meaning of triumph--is sure to win your heart.

 

Rhea LOVES Rodeo Day!

She loves the boots and buckles and ruffles. She loves riding her trusted steed, Galleta, alongside her mighty girl teammates. But more than anything, Rhea likes to WIN! As she and her friends stampede through the arena, Rhea can almost taste victory. But will she be able to get back in the saddle if they don't take home the coveted trophy?

RHEA'S RODEO celebrates the rich tradition of Escaramuza Charra, women's Mexican rodeo, and is for everyone looking for: -exuberant, feel-good stories with depth and emotion-feminist stories-character-driven stories-great read-alouds-books that center the Latine experience-horse stories-sports stories-themes of teamwork, competition, managing emotions, and dealing with defeat and disappointment

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