Elvis the Rooster Almost Goes to Heaven (An I Can Read) (Audio CD)

by Denys Cazet (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3-This amusing beginning chapter book features the rooster from Cazet's "Minnie and Moo" series (HarperCollins). As Elvis sees the first light in the east, he prepares to "lift the sun" with his voice, but a bug flies into his mouth at just the wrong moment and prevents him from crowing. When he realizes that the day has begun without him, he is so shocked that he faints. Later, his friends find him and put him to bed in the chicken coop. Feeling as though life is no longer worth living, he melodramatically begins to bid his farewells. After some funny bantering about Elvis losing his pluck ("He's lost his cluck?"), his friends devise a plan to restore his confidence. Cazet's writing is filled with quirky characters, simple wordplay, and gentle humor. The cartoon artwork perfectly reflects the tone of the text. Elvis appears in profile on the cover, spraying his throat as he prepares to sing, and the shape of the comb on his head brings to mind the trademark hairstyle of his namesake. Young readers will root for this rooster as he tries to find the will to pull himself together and do his job.
Sandra Kitain, Abrams Hebrew Academy, Yardley, PA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review
"Any adult or child involved with this book will laugh aloud....Elvis and company are worth crowing about." (Chicago Tribune )

"Fans of the Minnie and Moo series, and younger readers in general, will applaud as Elvis takes Center Stage." (Kirkus Reviews )

"Packing plenty of pluck and cluck, Cazet's tale will tickle novices as well as established readers." (Publishers Weekly (starred review) )

"Cazet's writing is filled with quirky characters, simple wordplay, and gentle humor. Young readers will root for this rooster." (School Library Journal )

"Kids will revel in the comic melodrama of the obtrusively languishing Elvis, a gifted star with some snort-worthy closeups." (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Live Oak Media; Har/Com edition (May 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595196870
• ISBN-13: 978-1595196873
• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,114,893 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cute barnyard tale, January 20, 2004

By	Melissa Sack (georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Elvis the Rooster Almost Goes to Heaven (I Can Read Book 3) (Hardcover)

Elvis is a very proud rooster. He thinks that when he sees the light of day he must crow so that he the sun will come up. One day as dawn aproachs he tries to crow and a bug flies into his mouth. He cant crow but the sun comes up any way. Elvis is so shocked he faits. His friends set up a trick in the barnyard to prove to him he is still needed.

I liked the way that Elviss friends made him feel special again. Thats what frinds are for. I also liked the illustrations.

I would recommed this book to others. If you like the Minnie and Moo series you will enjoy these books by the same author.