Starring First Grade (Picture Yearling Book) [Paperback]

Miriam Cohen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1996 | Series: Picture Yearling Book

The first grade is getting ready to put on a play for the whole school. Everyone wants a part in "The Three Billy Goats Gruff." The teacher picks Paul to be the troll, Danny to be the biggest goat, and Jim to be one of the trees. But Jim wants to be a troll, not a tree. So Jim interrupts the rehearsals and acts bossy to his classmates.

Finally it is the day of the big play. But Paul has stage fright. Can Jim find a way to help his friend and save the play?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Readers are sure to empathize, and the first graders' old friends will enjoy seeing them all so endearingly costumed for the play."

-- Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

The first grade is getting ready to put on a play for the whole school. Everyone wants a part in {The Three Billy Goats Gruff.} The teacher picks Paul to be the troll, Danny to be the biggest goat, and Jim to be one of the trees. But Jim wants to be a troll, not a tree. So Jim interrupts the rehearsals and acts bossy to his classmates. Even when the teacher lets him be the river, Jim isn't happy, and now his good friend Paul is angry with him.

Finally it is the day of the big play. But Paul has stage fright. Can Jim overcome his jealousy and help his friend save the play?

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440411548
• ISBN-13: 978-0440411543
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,034,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, December 8, 2011

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This review is from: STARRING FIRST GRADE (Paperback)

This book came perfect. Had no issues at all. My daughter needed this to start first grade, to do a book report and it is a really cute book.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very good book, December 30, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: STARRING FIRST GRADE (Paperback)

I really don't remember much about the book since it was about 15 years ago I read it but I remember liking the props they used for the play. Hope I helped and someone can give a better account of this book.