Gus and Grandpa and Show-and-Tell [Hardcover]

Claudia Mills (Author), Catherine Stock (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 2000 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Gus and Grandpa

The sixth book about this "perfect team." -- School Library Journal

Show-and-tell was a breeze in first grade, when Gus brought to school baseball cards and a plastic rattlesnake and a super-duper flashlight. Now, in second grade, he's stumped. And wouldn't you know it, rival Ryan Mason outshines him every time. When Gus brings a picture of a beaver lodge for his natural-habitat project, Ryan brings a huge, homemade model of a beaver lodge. When Gus brings a balloon for his solid, liquid, or gas, Ryan makes gas out of vinegar and baking soda. Will Ryan's show-and-tell for Colorado history also be superior to Gus's? No way -- not when Gus decides that his show-and-tell will be Grandpa, the best representative ever of Colorado history, and the best grandpa, bar none. Once again, Claudia Mills and Catherine Stock reveal the riches of "one of the nicest intergenerational relationships" (The Horn Book).

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-In this sixth book about Gus and Grandpa, all of the other students bring interesting items for second-grade show-and-tell, but Gus can't come up with any good ideas. During a visit to his grandfather's house, he looks for something to fulfill his assignment on Colorado history. Enthralled by grandfather's photos and stories of the past, Gus has the perfect show-and-tell at last. All ends happily as both his classmates and teacher are as fascinated by the old man's stories and photos. The text is appropriate for newly independent readers and is nicely balanced by full- and half-page color illustrations. The positive portrayal of the multiethnic classroom is a plus, and the warm, loving relationship Gus and Grandpa share shines through. A charming addition to the series.
Lisa Smith, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 1-2. The sixth book in the Gus and Grandpa series finds second-grader Gus thinking a lot about show-and-tell. Everything else about school is good, but for some reason Ryan Mason seems to outdo everyone else when it's his turn to show-and-tell. Gus' parents try to help with ideas, and Gus also asks Grandpa for advice. But week after week, Gus feels outclassed. When Colorado history is the subject for the next show-and-tell, Ryan thinks of a wonderful idea and asks Grandpa to come (after all, he is Colorado history). Stock's watercolor illustrations are plentiful and add greatly to the sympathetic tenor of the book. This realistic, intergenerational story demonstrates respect for the elderly and the importance of grandparents in a child's life. Kathy Broderick
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR); 1st edition (August 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0374328196
• ISBN-13: 978-0374328191
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,125,154 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A Kid's Review

This review is from: Gus and Grandpa and Show-and-Tell (Hardcover)

Gus and Grandpa are favorites with the kids in my reading classes. The text is approachable and the pictures support the text. My students relate to Gus and Grandpa and their adventures together. The Gus and Grandpa books are definitely a 'hit' in my room.