Kick, Pass, and Run (I Can Read Book 2) [Paperback]

Leonard Kessler (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2, 1996 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: I Can Read Book 2

Rabbit was the first one to hear it.
Duck was the first one to see it.
Cat was the first one to feel it.

But what is it? It turns out to be a football, and it leads the animal friends to discover the exciting game of football.

Young sports fans have cheered Kick, Pass, and Run for thirty years. Now Leonard Kessler has reillustrated his classic I Can Read Book in full color, bringing this popular tale to a new generation of beginning readers.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 1^-2. Since it was first published in 1966, this book has served as both a simple introduction to the game of football and an easy reader. Now, Kessler has re-illustrated the story in full color. Libraries that have the older version will want to update, and others will want to purchase this story about a group of animals who organize a football game after watching a young team at play. Ilene Cooper --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Leonard Kessler has illustrated over two hundred books for children, many of which he also wrote, including the I Can Read Books Last One In Is a Rotten Egg; Kick, Pass, and Run; and Here Comes the Strikeout. He lives in Sarasota, Florida.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (August 2, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064442101
• ISBN-13: 978-0064442107
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Sports & Activities > Sports > Football
  • #27 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Games > Sports > Football
  • #74 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Early Reader > I Can Read Books

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great easy to read football book!!!, November 2, 2005

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DD67 "babyonahill" (Virginia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kick, Pass, and Run (I Can Read Book 2) (Paperback)

I came across an old copy of this book at a thrift shop. After reading this book to my 4 year old son it became a favorite of his.

A strange object falls into the middle of the woods where a group of animals inspect it and wonder what it is. Soon a boy comes to get it and takes it back to the football feild. The animals follow and watch from a distance as the boys play football. Then the animals have an a brilliant idea to play their own game of football. What will they use for a the ball?

This is a great book for 2 to 6 year olds and any child learning to read.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for little football fans, January 21, 1999

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John Ribbing (Shelby Township, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kick, Pass, and Run (I Can Read Book 2) (Paperback)

Both of our sons love sports. And both have loved this book. It's simple, easy to understand and easy to enjoy. I, and my boys, like it because the stars are the animals, and the little boys that play football. The pictures are simple and descriptive enough to convey the message and the story moves along quickly enough to keep short attention spans occupied. We've read Kick pass and Run hundreds of times in the last 4 years, and now that we own a copy of it ourselves, we'll probably read it twice as often.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars He likes it!, October 24, 2009

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Readsa Lot "Cee" (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kick, Pass, and Run (I Can Read Book 2) (Paperback)

My 8 year old nephew started playing football this year in our local Mighty Mite division and he had a great time. I always like to get him a book as part of his present for gift-giving occasions, so looking for something football related for his birthday was a no-brainer.:)

This book was perfect for him. He is able to read it himself (though we enjoy taking turns reading it together). He likes the animal characters and enjoys following the events of the story.