Can You Guess Where We're Going [Hardcover]

Elvira Woodruff (Author), Cynthia Fisher (Illustrator)

Book Description

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

As his grandfather gives him hints about all the exciting things they will see, Jack tries to guess where they are going.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3-While en route to a "very exciting place," a grandfather gives his grandson hints about their destination. According to Gramps, they might encounter monkeys, mountains, knights, dragons, snakes, dinosaurs, and more. The bewildered boy guesses the obvious-zoo, museum, aquarium, movie-and is happy to discover that their mysterious objective is the library. Colorful cartoon illustrations, including many double-page spreads, depict the car ride and Jack's imagined view of where they are headed. Visual clues will help astute readers guess the destination. Most pictures include images of books or recognizable book characters. While the artwork and narration are competent and effective, they are not outstanding or particularly memorable. However, this is a title that many libraries will want to own for its message-libraries and books offer unlimited excitement, adventure, and entertainment. Consider using it during class or group visits to the library.
Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

Can You Guess Where We're Going? (32 pp.; $15.95; Nov. 15; 0-8234-1387-X): Woodruff's book is a treasure hunt for a destination, with hints rattling like hail all around readers. Gramps is taking Jack out for the day, but he's not letting on just where they are headed. He does give Jack cluesimpossible cluese.g., there will be monkeys there, and perhaps they can bring some home. Sea turtles, pastries, mountains, dragons, and knights also come up in conversation. Throughout the journey, Fisher drops additional hints in color-mad, busy illustrations that feature a lot of books. When the two finally pull up in front of the library, it comes not as a surprise but as a pleasant inevitability. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House; 1st edition (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082341387X
• ISBN-13: 978-0823413874
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,252,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Elvira Woodruff is the author of over twenty picture books and novels for young readers including George Washington's Socks. Most recent books include Fearless and Small Beauties: The Journey of Darcy Heart O'Hara.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Best trip in the world!, August 18, 2005

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Ms. Linda @ your library "Ms. Linda" (Canton, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Can You Guess Where We're Going (Hardcover)

This book is a must have if you are planning a trip to the library or a bookstore with a child. It will definitely get your children excited about books and all the wonderful adventures that they contain.
On route to a special destination with Grandpa, Jack is asked to guess where they are going. Grandpa's clues as to their ultimate destination have Jack guessing that their destination will be a zoo, the jungle, a park, an aquarium, a museum, a movie or a bakery. When they finally reach their destination, however, it turns out that they can visit all these places with a trip to the library.
The illustrations are colorful & cute, and the narrative will certainly keep your child guessing about where Jack and his Grandpa are headed. I love that the books portrayed in the end are classic children's titles that can be found on the shelves of the library.