Scholastic Reader Level 1: I Spy a School Bus [Paperback]

Jean Marzollo (Author), Walter Wick (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Scholastic Reader Level 1

Brand-new for beginning readers: A Level 1 I Spy Reader with picture clue riddles!

All new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books to create an I Spy easy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.

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About the Author

JEAN MARZOLLO has written many award-winning children's books, including the I Spy books, the I Spy Little books, and Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King. Jean lives with her husband, Claudio, in New York State's Hudson Valley.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel; First Printing edition (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439524733
• ISBN-13: 978-0439524735
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Nonfiction > I Spy
  • #3 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( W ) > Wick, Walter
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More About the Author

Jean Marzollo was born and raised in Manchester, Connecticut.

She says, "As a child, I loved to read and sew dolls' clothes, one outfit after another. I am a graduate of Manchester High School, the University of Connecticut, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. After working as a high school English teacher and editor of Scholastic's "Let's Find Out" kindergarten magazine with Carol Devine Carson for 20 years, I began writing children's books. I have written over 130 books, including the award-winning, best-selling I SPY series for children, written completely in rhythm and rhyme. Rhythm and rhyme are like music without the tune; they lure and excite the ear. Children love rhythm and rhyme, and so do I. Do you know that I SPY actually has the same rhythm as "Old Mother Hubbard" and also rap? I treasure the beautiful, intricate photographs by Walter Wick in the I SPY books. When I wrote the first I SPY book, I automatically thought of kindergarten children so everything that I called for was concrete, something a 5-year-old can find. The result is a hunting game that children and grownups can play together successfully. Sometimes children are better than their parents! In recent years I took up painting and have begun to illustrate my own "books on paper" and "books online." You can see them on my website: jeanmarzollo.com. Writing and illustrating picture books today is as much fun as sewing dolls' clothes was when I was in third grade. As soon as I'm done with one book, I'm happily compelled to start the next."

Jean Marzollo lives in Upstate New York.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and Fun, March 3, 2006

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Trying to Live Well (DC Metro Area, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scholastic Reader Level 1: I Spy a School Bus (Paperback)

The photography in the book is amazing. Every picture is eye-catching and fun to search through because of all the cool little objects. My three-year old has become obsessed with this book; the utter delight on his face when he finally found the objects and the pride he takes in now being able to pick them out quickly are absolutely adorable! Some of the little figures are also reused in the differnt pictures so even though he now knows where all the figures are he still makes new discoveries when he finds the reused figures and takes great delight in comparing them.

The rhynmes are simple, but appropriate with a solid rhythm kids can easily pick up on. Also, like most Scholastic Readers, the word I Spy in the second half of the book is great practice of reading skills. Young children like mine will be able to grow into the second half of the book and older kids will get some good practice. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for young kids, January 27, 2008

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This review is from: Scholastic Reader Level 1: I Spy a School Bus (Paperback)

I bought this for my 4 year old who loved the big "I Spy" book we borrowed from the library. While he enjoys reading this book, and it has the bonus of providing pictures of what to search for making it possible for him to do alone, it's way too simple for him. The book is smaller and easier than I expected. Nonetheless, I am sure it will be well loved. I just wish there was more of a stepping stone between this and the regular "I Spy" books which do require reading.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUT not full of busses or vehicles, March 3, 2009

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shopper8424 "shopper8424" (los angeles, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scholastic Reader Level 1: I Spy a School Bus (Paperback)

I was going to buy this book because my son loves vehicles and has recently gotten very interested in look and find books. At 2 1/2 he can spend a long time concentrating on each page if the book is about things he's interested in. Although this book would seem to have a lot of vehicles, it doesn't. It's also easier, less visually entertaining and artistic, and less full of stuff, than the full size versions. Which is probably good for a younger child, but to my surprise, even at his age, it was too easy...and less fun for me too. BTW My son LOVED Dream Machine, a Can you see what I see book.