Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday (Ready-To-Read Annie & Snowball - Level 2 (Quality)) [Paperback]

Cynthia Rylant (Author), Suçie Stevenson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 22, 2008 | Age Level: 5 and up | Series: Ready-To-Read Annie & Snowball - Level 2 (Quality) (Book 1)

Annie and her pet bunny, Snowball, love living next door to Annie's favorite cousin, Henry and his dog, Mudge. Whether it's playing Frisbee or watching old movies, there's no shortage of fun to be had when these four are together.

Annie's birthday is coming up, and she can't wait to invite Henry and Mudge over for a dress-up party. But when the guests arrive, it's Annie who gets the big surprise!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2—The creative duo who enchanted early readers with Henry and Mudge have launched Henry's cousin Annie and her pet rabbit in a series of their own. Children who missed Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move (1998) and Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet (2000, both S & S) will quickly catch up with these charming characters and their thoughtful friendship. Annie is looking forward to wearing her favorite "ribbons and bows and lace and fancy little shoes" for her birthday celebration and invites Henry, his parents, and Mudge to join her for a "Dress-up Birthday." As Annie and her father greet their guests, they realize that "dressing up" can have several connotations, but learn that a party with special friends brings great happiness. Stevenson's lively pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations depict lots of action in the story's four short chapters, and amplify the characters' warmth, affection, and laughter. Annie has a winning combination of sensitivity, deliberation, girly frills, and fun, and readers will look forward to her next adventure.—Laura Scott, Farmington Community Library, MI
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“Annie has a winning combination of sensitivity, deliberation, girly frills, and fun, and readers will look forward to her next adventure”—School Library Journal

“well geared to the early reading audience” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight (April 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416914595
• ISBN-13: 978-1416914594
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is the author of numerous distinguished novels and picture books for young readers. In addition to her beginning-reader series: Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. Putter and Tabby, as well as her Cobble Street Cousins early-chapter series, she is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Missing May, the Newbery Honor Book A Fine White Dust, and two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful series, February 22, 2011

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This review is from: Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday (Ready-To-Read Annie & Snowball - Level 2 (Quality)) (Paperback)

My children love the Henry and Mudge series. This one about Annie is such a sweet story. I think we have read them all now, wish there were more!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cynthia Rylant writes another cute book, January 6, 2009

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This review is from: Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday (Ready-To-Read Annie & Snowball - Level 2) (Hardcover)

My 5-year-old daughter just loves these books. Thank you, Cynthia, for making a girl equivalent to Henry and Mudge.

4.0 out of 5 stars It's so cute!, November 8, 2011

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This review is from: Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday (Ready-To-Read Annie & Snowball - Level 2 (Quality)) (Paperback)

Annie's going to have a birthday, and she wants everyone to dress up! Her, her dad, her best friend and their dog and even Annie's bunny! But, Annie fails to mention what *type* of dress up she means... Will her party soar or suffer because of it?

I kept reading thinking, "I really shouldn't love this so much - but I do!" There's something incredibly sweet and endearing about this little book. There's a timeless feel, and it's overflowing with love and respect and kindness, without being annoyingly fake or sickly sweet. And somehow the author manages to convey all this with very few, simple words - quite an achievement!

Add all this to the absolutely adorable illustrations and I'll definitely going to look for more books in this series.