Harry and Tuck [Hardcover]

Holly Keller (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

Harrison and Tucker were twins. They did everything together from the start. But on the first day of kindergarten everything changed. They had different rooms and different teachers. At first it worried them, but then they discovered that though some things were different, others were always the same. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-- Harrison and Tucker are identical twins who do everything together until the first day of kindergarten, when they find out they are to be in different classes. After a moment of uncertainty, they go to their respective rooms and end up having a wonderful time. The next day, they choose different outfits (for the first time) and go happily off to school again. Neatly outlined blocks of watercolors in bright colors with minimal details show the boys sharing good times and bad. However, it seems unrealistic that children as close as these two would face separate classrooms with no advance warning and no difficulty. Still, the closeness of the twins is convincingly portrayed. A sensitive and reassuring title that could be useful in preparing children for school. --Caroline Parr, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Fredericksburg, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

Though Harry and Tuck may not always want the same thing, each twin knows the other's preferences. When one is hurt, both need Band-Aids; and they take blame together or (realistically if less laudably) accuse each other of a deed no one can pin on either. When they start kindergarten in separate classes, it's a worrisome parting (```Who will tickle me if I cry?' Tucker asked, wondering if he might be just about to''), but by day's end both have happy experiences to share. Deftly, Keller chooses incidents and concrete details that perfectly illustrate the boys' special friendship, gently suggesting that independent identities will enrich both without threatening their unity. In her simply drawn, cheerily colored illustrations, the identical boys echo each other on every carefully constructed page--until they choose to dress differently for the second day of school. Warmhearted and exceptionally attractive. (Picture book. 3-7) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books; 1st edition (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688114628
• ISBN-13: 978-0688114626
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,834,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mother of twins, May 12, 2006

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B. Kozlowski "mom of twins" (Scottsdale, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harry and Tuck (Hardcover)

I'm buying a gift for new parents of twins and I remember so much this book. My twins are now 12 years old and a friend gave us this book. My twins would always love to read this book when they were young. It is so nice to remember back to those years. Twins are special and stories that speak to them are special. Enjoy.