Customer Reviews

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

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

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~

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.

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.

Both of my toddlers love the adventures of Toad. The vivid illustrations and rhyming text engage the 1-3 year olds as well. Young children who spend any amount of time with their parents in a car love to see the familiar sights in Toad On The Road: traffic lights, the gas station, the car wash. Cuddle up with your toddler today and read this classic!

I began reading this book to my son when he was two years old and it fast became his favorite book! The simple rhymes and fun travels of Toad and his friends made him giggle and point out the things he also enjoys.

This was- without a doubt- my preschooler's favorite book. The rhymes are lyrical, easy to pronounce, and contemporary. I prefer the "real" words in this book to Dr. Seuss' "made up" words. No snoozly wufflepumphs here- just a story of an enthusiastic toad with a a new car sharing the excitement of driving with his friends.

This was a favorite book in our household. My son memorized it from our reading it(by request over and over)and they were some of his first sight words. There is something really charming about the energy of the book. Toad is such a happy bon vivant! I can't help smiling as I type this.A real winner.

I tutor first graders in reading, and they all love this book. It makes learning phonics practically effortless, and best of all, it makes them smile.

My daughter and I love this book! It's fun to read because of the rhyming words.

Silly, easy to read and engaging illustrations. My son, who is two, has me read this one over and over and over again!