The Snow Child by Harriet Ziefert is an easy to read story just perfect for the beginning reader. This story is about an old man and woman who were very unhappy because they didn't have a child of their very own. So they decided to make one out of snow. After making a little girl out of snow, they kissed her and she came to life. She danced when the old lady sang and she played out in the snow with the children next door. When Spring came the Snow Child needed to leave for someplace cold. Will the old man and the old woman ever see her again?

Similar authors: Margaret Hillert

Similar books: Houndsley and Catina the Quiet Time by James Howe; The Snow Baby by Margaret Hillert; Snow Day by Margaret McNamara

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/3/2009

ISBN-10: 0141305770

ISBN-13: 9780141305776

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Watch out! The snowball is rolling your way! This fast-paced, rhyming tale about a snowball that rolls out of control (taking a few people with it) is a funny, engaging read. With repetition, rhyme, and laugh-out-loud illustrations, this is a story you'll want to read again and again. With each two-page spread covered with pictures and typically including only one sentence, The Snowball is a perfect choice for newly independent readers. (Reading Level: 1.9)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 1/14/2011

ISBN-10: 067986444X

ISBN-13: 9780679864448

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With appealing drawings and a catchy rhythm to the text, this Rookie Reader about all types of dwellings is an unexpectedly entertaining read. Each two-page spread contains a phrase surrounded by white space on one page ('A house made of logs') and an illustration that is filled with gentle, bright color combinations on the accompanying page. This is a great choice for those brand-new to reading who can be intimidated by more than just a few words on each page. (Reading Level: 2.0)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 1/13/2011

ISBN-10: 0516249770

ISBN-13: 9780516249773

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Sam and Marco are cousins. Arriving from Mexico, Marco is staying with Sam's family for a year. Marco is homesick until he spots a soccer ball in the store. At recess, soccer ball in hand, Marco teaches Sam and the other 2nd graders how to play soccer. 'No Hands!' With their new found confidence, the 2nd graders challenge the 3rd graders to a game of soccer.--The 2nd Graders NEVER beat the 3rd Graders. With Marco's help, will the 2nd graders win the game? 'No hands down,' this story is perfect for the beginning reader and soccer player!

Similar authors: Patricia Reilly Giff

Similar books: Soccer Song by Patricia Reilly Giff; It's a Good Game,Dear Dragon by Margaret Hillert; Soccer by Clive Gifford; Soccer by Cecilia Minden

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/20/2009

ISBN-10: 0394984064

ISBN-13: 9780394984063

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'Sojourner Truth, Path to Glory' written by Peter Merchant is a young reader's first introduction to the freedom fighter, Sojourner Truth. Isabella Baumfree, who later changed her name to Sojourner Truth, was born a slave in New York State. She spent most of her young life being sold to different land owners. She was treated cruelly and longed for the day when she would be free. Due to the New York State Emancipation Act of 1827, Isabella was granted her freedom. From then on she devoted her life to preaching about the rights of all people to be free and for a women's right to vote.

Similar authors: Pat McKissack; Suzanne Slade; Peter Krass

Similar books: Albert Einstein: Genius of the Twentieth Century; Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Women's Rights by Deborah Hopkins; Teddy Roosevelt: The People's President by Sharon Shavers Gayle; Ben Franklin and His First Kite by Stephen Krensky

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/9/2010

ISBN-10: 0689872070

ISBN-13: 9780689872075

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