Little Granny Quarterback [Hardcover]

Bill Martin Jr. (Author), Michael Sampson (Author), Michael Chesworth (Author)

Book Description

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

Despite her aches and pains, an elderly woman who was once a star quarterback dreams of being able to atone for the one big game that she lost.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

K-Gr 3-Martin has coupled his notorious sense of humor with his favorite sport to come up with a quirky little picture book. Granny Whiteoak, who was a star quarterback in her youth, hears on TV that her team is in trouble. She leaps from her bed and into the television, coming out at the stadium where she defeats the opposition with a startling touchdown. The supreme silliness is elevated by the rhyming verse and hilarious illustrations. While many young readers may be unfamiliar with the football terms, such as "snap from the center," they will immediately get the rhythm and the playfulness of the words. Everyone will be cheering for Granny, who ends up back in bed nursing a sore head.

Barbara Buckley, Rockville Centre Public Library, NY

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press; 1st edition (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563979306
• ISBN-13: 978-1563979309
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,321,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Luke's Favorite Book, September 19, 2002

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This review is from: Little Granny Quarterback (Hardcover)

The words are fun to read aloud, and the pictures are darling. I don't mind reading this book over and over and over again.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Granny Whiteoak Saves the Day....., January 30, 2002

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Roz Levine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Granny Quarterback (Hardcover)

Granny Whiteoak remembers the good old days when she was a big football star, the trophies, the awards, and all the press coverage. Now, sitting up in bed, she hears on TV that her team is in big trouble. She jumps up, grabs her cane, and dives into the television set, landing on the football field, ready to play. Not to worry, Granny's here to save the day..... Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson have written a rip roarin', high spirited picture book that will have little sports fans cheering, as Granny runs onto the field in her bedroom slippers, and takes charge of the game. Their joyous, rhyming, energetic text is just perfect for reading aloud, and complemented by Michael Chesworth's charming and amusing illustrations. Youngsters 3-7 will enjoy the hilarious details and marvelous facial expressions in each picture. Be ready to laugh and cheer, each and every time you open this book as Granny scores one for the home team. Little Granny Quarterback is a winner!