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Big Red Lollipop

by Rukhsana Khan

Big Red Lollipop by Rukhsana Khan is assigned in US schools at grades k–5. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Big Red Lollipop is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades K–5
Pages
40
Reading time
about 45 minutes (est.)
First published
2010
Genre
Children's
ISBN-13
9781101587553
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About this book

A clever, brilliantly illustrated book about family, compromise, and the sacrifices siblings make for one another. A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE CENTURY Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister, Sana, along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince her mom that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. When both girls go, not only does Sana demand to win every game, but she steals Rubina's prized party favor: a red lollipop. What's a fed-up big sister to do? This fresh and surprising story captures the complicated dynamic of sibling relationships, and shows how a little bit of patience and understanding can transform these special bonds into lifelong friendships.

Why widely assigned

This Children's title, typically at grades k–5. Written in the 2010s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

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Common questions

What grade level is Big Red Lollipop?
Big Red Lollipop is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–5. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Big Red Lollipop?
It takes about 45 minutes to read Big Red Lollipop (40 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 45 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Big Red Lollipop?
Big Red Lollipop appears on reading lists for Golden Kite Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Big Red Lollipop banned in schools?
Big Red Lollipop does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades K–5 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: read-aloud.