David and the Giant (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) [Paperback]

Emily Little (Author)

Book Description

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

Illus. in full color. "The accurate and lively version of the Bible story is written with a limited vocabulary suited to beginning readers. The short, simple sentences are nicely varied and read aloud well. The water-color illustrations are well-designed, amusing, and expressive. A good choice for beginning readers."--School Library Journal.  

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 This accurate and upbeat version of the Bible story is written with a limited vocabulary suited to beginning readers. Although the sentences are short and simple, they are nicely varied and read aloud well. The cartoon style watercolor illustrations in warm tones are well-designed, amusing, and expressive, with a variety of perspectives to add interest. All of the figures have a short, childish look which makes them less menacing. Goliath, a burly loudmouth with spiky red hair and beard, is a satisfying bully, toppling like a felled tree and looking quite peaceful in death. David is shown strumming his harp amid a sea of smiling sheep, bopping a lion about to pounce on a lamb, carrying food to his older brothers in the army, dropping Goliath with a well-aimed stone, and being hailed as a hero by the Israelite soldiers. A good choice for reading aloud and for beginning readers. Patricia Pearl, First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, Va.
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (October 12, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394888677
• ISBN-13: 978-0394888675
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.2 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #707,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars David & the Giant scores big!, May 24, 2000

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This review is from: David and the Giant (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) (Paperback)

David and the Giant is a delightful book. It tells the storyof David and Goliath in a way that has our son captivated and theartwork is bright and interesting. We have been searching for bible story books that would engage and interest our 2 1/2 year old for sometime. We have finally found a real winner! I highly recommend this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, October 1, 2011

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This review is from: David and the Giant (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) (Paperback)

This is a great book for my three year old. She wants to hear it over and over. The story is explained well for children and it has nice illustrations.

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter's favorite book at age 3, December 8, 2009

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This review is from: David and the Giant (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) (Paperback)

My daughter had this book memorized at 3 because she liked it so much. She has since grown up and now I read it to my preschool class. It is one of their favorites too. They would have me read it every day for a month (and sing the song of course!).