Winnie Plays Ball: Brand New Readers [Paperback]

Leda Schubert (Author), William Benedict (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Brand New Readers

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1-Two early readers that introduce Annie, a delightful blonde, blue-eyed toddler, and Winnie, her huge, lovable dog. Each book has four brief stories, told in eight simple sentences running across the bottom of the pages. Winnie's daily activities provide familiar plots as children watch her play with balls and beg to go in and out the door. Each book has directions for parents on "Helping Your Brand-New Reader." The softly colored gouache illustrations are cozy and pleasant. The books are just the right size for small hands and the stories are humorous as well as sequential. They are shorter than Cynthia Rylant's "Henry and Mudge" stories (S & S), although they convey the same droll sense of humor. Popular additions to the easy-reader shelves.-Beth Tegart, Oneida City Schools, NY

Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763606731
• ISBN-13: 978-0763606732
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #909,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I write books for children, read books for all ages, and teach at Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults program. I live in North Central Vermont with my husband two large dogs: Pogo (very good boy) and Pippa (slightly insane). Reading, dogs, and traditional music are my passions. I do not like to cook.

You can find out more about me and see assorted photographs and lots of book information on my website. www.ledaschubert.com

I also blog there on occasion. www.ledaschubert.com/blog.htm

Come visit!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read to boost confidence, June 29, 2004

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Kelly L. Wightman "outherereading" (LA, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Winnie Plays Ball: Brand New Readers (Paperback)

These simple stories are loved by my children, age three and five. My five year old, just learning to read, loves the fact that he can pick out certain words which are often repeated, as well as look at the pictures, and 'read' the story without help. The gentle humor is just right for this age group, and the illustrations are sweet. We read our Winnie series almost every night and the kids don't get tired of them. I highly recommend them for all beginner readers!

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for beginning readers, December 1, 2002

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Children's Book Enthusiast (Boston, Massachusetts, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Winnie Plays Ball: Brand New Readers (Paperback)

Great books for this age group are difficult to come by, and Leda Schubert has created two of them with Winnie Plays Ball and Winnie All Day Long. A hugh, lovable dog, Winnie proves to be a totally appealing character for young children, and her activities engage their imaginations. These books have the same classic charm as Cynthia Rylant's Henry and Mudge stories, and they are enormously popular with very young children.