Did You Know?

Some kids have a hard time talking.

Roger's Problem

Roger has a hard time with some sounds.

Family Ties

Roger does not get along with his folks.

What baxter! Does

It shows how kids can feel.

It helps us learn about speech.

It shows how to fix hard times.

It shows love in a family.

It helps kids feel brave.

It is a story we can all learn from.

More About baxter!

This movie came out a long time ago. It is still loved by many. Kids can see how to be brave.

It shows that it is okay to have problems. We can all help each other.

Many kids can learn from Roger's story. It helps us be kind and strong.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["1973: Baxter! Released"] --> B["Directed by Lionel Jeffries"] A --> C["Starring Patricia Neal"] A --> D["Starring Jean-Pierre Cassel"] A --> E["Starring Britt Ekland"] A --> F["Based on book by Kin Platt"] A --> G["Screenplay by Reginald Rose"] A --> H["Follows Roger Baxter's story"]

What Do These Words Mean?

rhotacism:A speech problem where someone has trouble pronouncing the 'r' sound.
screenplay:The written script for a movie, including dialogue and actions.
strained relationship:A difficult or tense connection between people.
drama film:A movie that focuses on serious, emotional stories.
based on:Inspired by or adapted from something else, like a book.