Show and Tell (Classic Munsch) [Paperback]

Michael Martchenko (Author), Robert N. Munsch (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Classic Munsch

When Ben decides to take his baby sister for show and tell, she simply won't stop crying. Soon the whole school is in chaos as teachers, the principal and even a doctor try to cheer her up.

About the Classic Munch series:
Robert Munsch's award-winning books have become a staple on the bookshelves of families worldwide. His stories reflect the joys and challenges of everyday living, offering zany, yet utterly normal, experiences of family life. Munsch has sold over 40 million books in 20 countries and many languages, including French, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese. Beginning with Mud Puddle in 1979, Munsch continued captivating children and adults with stories like Thomas's Snowsuit, David's Father, I Have to Go!, and the classic Love You Forever.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Step-by-step instructions and photos... information on encouraging birds to visit... will be equally at home as fanciful decorations.

About the Author

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

Michael Martchenko has illustrated over 30 books for children and has exhibited his work throughout North America. He has won numerous awards for design and illustration. He lives with his wife, Patricia, in Toronto.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Annick Press (August 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550371975
• ISBN-13: 978-1550371970
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( M ) > Martchenko, Michael
  • #81 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Family Life > New Baby

More About the Author

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

Customer Reviews

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A hilarious story by Munsch, April 3, 2000

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This review is from: Show and Tell (Classic Munsch) (Paperback)

Benjamin picks his baby sister up out of her crib, puts her in his knapsack and takes her to school for show and tell. She then wakes up and begins to cry. It is hilarious to watch the flustered adults in charge all try to get her to be quiet. I read this to my kindergarten class, and we all laughed so hard we cried. (If you like Stephanie's Ponytail, you'll like this one, too!) Munsch's dialog is clever, and there is just the right amount of repetition in the story for kids to chime in as it is read aloud. This is a fun book for a child with a new baby at home, too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Early Chidlhood and young adolescent comedy, fun for all!, March 16, 2011

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This review is from: Show and Tell (Classic Munsch) (Paperback)

I LOVE Robert Munsch! He is the greatest preschool comedic writer! My preschool and kindergarten students loved hearing his books and I bought 10 more of his publications for my 9 year old sister who enjoys the light and fun reading. I also collect his work myself:)

4.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Munsch!, May 15, 2010

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Ulyyf "Connie" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Show and Tell (Classic Munsch) (Paperback)

Like all Munsch books, this book starts with an absurd premise - a boy brings his baby sister to school for show-and-tell - some over-the-top adult goofiness - the teacher makes the baby cry by rocking her too quickly, the nurse decides to give the baby a shot for crying and pulls out a HUGE needle bigger than the baby! - and a cheerfully silly happy ending - afterwards everybody brings something silly and special for show-and-tell. (This is a great scene, because you can find characters from other Munsch books in the illustrations!)

No redeeming value, no moral, just pure fun. Love it!