Boomer to the Rescue [Hardcover]

Peter Parente (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Boomer is excited about his first day of school, but is also nervous because he is different. Boomer is a lavender skunk. Upon his arrival at school he tries to introduce himself but some of the other children tease him, not because of his color, but his different smell. While Boomer is upset and talking to his friend, Roger, they hear screams and run back to the school where a grizzly bear has the other children cornered. Boomer realizes why he has a different smell and uses his nature given powers to chase the bear away and save the day.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: Tree of Life Publishing (April 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974505234
• ISBN-13: 978-0974505237
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,005,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A story that points out that different isn't a bad thing., June 25, 2005

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J T Cooper "book review editor" (Marietta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boomer to the Rescue (Hardcover)

This is a story of Boomer, a lavender skunk who goes to school for the first time and is riduculed by Frankie the squirrel because of his color and odor. He is defended by his friend, Roger the mouse, who says different isn't a bad thing, but Boomer's heart is broken and he runs off into the woods. Roger tries to comfort him, but to no avail. Then they hear screams coming from the school where a large bear is about to eat the school smart aleck.
Boomer warns the bear to let go of his classmate and when he doesn't, the little skunk lets him have it. The bear runs off and Boomer's classmates cheer him and accept him. The lesson is clear, don't judge someone by how they look. This is a good book for children to read, particularly if they are "different." I particularly liked it because I had Samuel LePeuw, a pet mutant skunk who was almost a lavender color. They act just like the book says and will turn their back on you, hit the ground with their front feet and spray you. Luckily my Samuel was deodorized before I got him.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There are Lessons for All of Us in This One, April 28, 2005

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ReadingTub Reviews (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boomer to the Rescue (Hardcover)

Boomer, a lavender skunk, is worried about the first day of school. His worst fears come true when the school bully says he's not allowed to play with them. When Boomer gets the chance to show his special qualities, others stop and take notice. This is a story that reminds kids (and their parent readers) about the pitfall of judging others. Our preschoolerloved it right away, especially Boomer's lavender coloring. We were asked to read this one several times in a row, for several days running. This is a sweet story. Predictable, but cute. The author creates a great way for parents to talk with their kids about their fears, which likely mirror Boomer's: first day of/new school, being made fun of, feeling left out.

5.0 out of 5 stars The story a lavender skunk who is nervous about his first day of school because he is so different, September 14, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boomer to the Rescue (Hardcover)

Computer designed by Ivan Ivanov and featuring lively, colorful illustrations by A&O Ivanov, Boomer To The Rescue by Peter Parente is the story a lavender skunk who is nervous about his first day of school because he is so different. The other children tease him because he has a different smell! But when a grizzly bear corners the other children and threatens to eat them, Boomer uses his gift to turn the tide and save the day. Created to help children relate to everyday situations and understand that being different can be something to be proud of, Boomer To The Rescue combines an involving story with brightly-colored illustrations. A final page offers suggestions for protecting and rescuing America's endangered forests in this enthusiastically recommended storybook.