Russell Rides Again (Beech Tree Chapter Books) [Paperback]

Johanna Hurwitz (Author), Lillian Hoban (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Beech Tree Chapter Books

Nobody asked Russell if he wanted a baby sister. But as Elisa grows from a screaming infant to an imaginative four year old, irrepressible Russell has to admit that having a spirited little sister might just be fun.'

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Hoban's endearing drawings accompany events in Hurwitz's sequel to Rip-Roaring Russell, the tad who lives in the New York apartment house where Busybody Nora and her brother, Super-Duper Teddy, are also at home. Russell is five now, ready to tackle kindergarten. The first day is better than nursery school for the graduate. Russell and his buddy Jeremy particularly enjoy tricking the teacher by trading identity tags, answering to the other's name when called on. But the jig is up when Jeremy gets sick and the school nurse is about to call Russell's mother to come for her fevered son. There are four episodes written in the author's unfailingly engaging style. The last one features starchy Russell's sixth birthday and the gala celebration crowned by his parents' gift, a spanking twowheeler. After a long struggle, he masters the bicycle's temperamental wobbles and is ready for more worlds to conquer.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3 Short chapters in large print tell of the events in the life of kindergartener Russell Michaels and his family and friends. Russell experiences familiar rites of passage: he ungraciously plays with his little sister; he is awful at his sixth birthday party. Best of all, Russell finally learns to ride his new birthday bikewithout training wheels! Each of these small adventures ends with a small, deft touch of reassuring humor. This will be a great read- aloud for children of Russell's age, while those slightly older will enjoy reading about Russell's exploits themselves. All will empathize with Russell's experiences. The cartoon-style illustrations are pleasant and comfortable, and sustain the mood of the story. A perfect first chapter book, Russell Rides Again will receive a warm reception from children. Phyllis Ingram, Fairfax County Public Library, Va.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (April 26, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688166652
• ISBN-13: 978-0688166656
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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