Toad on the Road (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) [Paperback]

Susan Schade (Author), Jon Buller (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Step into Reading

Illus. in full color. "Where are we going? We don't know. We don't care. We just go!" say Toad and his friends as they take to the road in this freewheeling adventure about the joys of independence

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This entry in the Step into Reading series is so appropriately simple--and suitably silly--that youngsters will be reading right along before they even realize it. The book's whimsical cover sets just the right tone: a bug-eyed, polka-dot-clad toad proud as punch behind the wheel of a vivid red "bug"--license plate T1. Continuing the fun, the frisky, rhymed text makes the reader's task that much easier--what's not to like about "Seat belt on? / Here we go! / Not too fast, not too slow"? Lively and colorful, the illustrations of Toad's madcap outing offer unexpected delights, as the car zips by a monster truck here, a Victorian manse there. Whether whizzing through a car wash, fixing a flat tire or stopping for lunch ("Sip and slurp. / Chew and munch"), this vivacious animal cast will help to make one of childhood's earliest accomplishments pure pleasure. Ages 4-6.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

In a sunny ``Step into Reading'' book on ``Step 1,'' a cheerful toad in a bubble-topped auto tools around town and country picking up friends, observing the rules of the road, and generally enjoying life. The simple text is deftly rhymed and rhythmic; the bright, cartoony illustrations exude good humor. (Easy reader. 4-7) -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (April 14, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679826890
• ISBN-13: 978-0679826897
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #563,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An Okay Practice Reader - a review of "Toad on the Road", March 28, 2008

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Pam Tee "Busy Mom" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toad on the Road (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2) (Paperback)

While this book is apparently popular with preschoolers (see other reviews), I can only give it a Three-Star grade as a practice reader. The main problem in my opinion is that there is just not enough story here to justify buying the book for a child to practice with, unless you were going to get it for them as a preschooler, and then let them read it later, or else use it with younger siblings.

The artwork is colorful and bright, and there is rhyming, but the silly story (a good thing), isn't one that's likely to keep older children coming back for week after week. Not like the "Little Bear" and Seuss stories, or the "Frog and Toad "books.

The Accelerated Reader designation is 1.5 by the way, which means that this book is suitable practice for children reading at the mid-First Grade level. [More accurately at a level of the 5th month of First Grade.]

Pam T~

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific first reader, July 16, 2000

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Robert D. Cain (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toad on the Road (Step Into Reading: A Step 1 Book) (School & Library Binding)

What a charming, delightful first reader! I began reading this book to my son when he was just over a year old, and for months it was always his first choice. The story and illustrations have a wonderful, irresistible energy akin to the best works of Dr. Seuss.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anonymous 9 yr old, May 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Toad on the Road (Step Into Reading: A Step 1 Book) (School & Library Binding)

I love this book. I think it is one of the best books I've ever read! Everything rhymes and the book is my favorite. This is the part I like best: Cat is hungry stop for lunch sip and slurp chew and munch.