Cristina Keeps a Promise (The Way I Act Books) [Hardcover]

Virginia Kroll (Author), Enrique O. Sanchez (Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: The Way I Act Books

Cristina can't believe that her favorite author will be in town for a booksigning! She plans to go. But when it conflicts with the Special Olympics event that she promised her brother she would attend, she has an important decision to make.

Editorial Reviews

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Grade 1–3—In the first title, Cristina is thrilled to learn that she can meet her favorite author until she realizes that his bookstore appearance is at the same time as her brother's Special Olympics track meet. She has been helping him train and promised to cheer him on at his big race. Her decision is rewarded with her brother's gratitude and an autographed copy of the newest book from the author in which he congratulates her for keeping promises. In Good Neighbor, Nicholas develops empathy for the old man next door. Mr. Robinson is a bit of a grouch, and even more so after his wife goes to a nursing home. Several incidents, including a soccer ball in a rosebush and a rambunctious puppy, widen the rift between the two neighbors, until the boy understands why the man is so unhappy and resolves to show him kindness. This changed behavior leads Mr. Robinson to recognize that he must also work on being kinder. Colorful cartoon illustrations reflect the positive tone in each book. Solid additions to collections looking for character-education materials. Both stories can be read independently or used as read-alouds in classroom settings.—Maura Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA
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"Solid additions to collections looking for character-education materials."

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company; 1 edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807513504
• ISBN-13: 978-0807513507
• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 8 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,212,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Virginia Kroll is the author of over fifty books for children and winner of a 2004 Children's choice award. A former elementary school teacher, she lives in New York with her husband and has raised six children of her own.