Arnie and the New Kid (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)

by Nancy Carlson (Author) "There was a new kid in school named Philip..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
With her distinctive animal cast, Carlson tells how Arnie gets a taste of his own medicine after making fun of a new student. Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-- The new boy Philip, "different from most kids" because he uses a wheelchair, is generally ignored by his classmates because they don't know how to include him in their games. But when Arnie, his main tormentor, falls down the stairs while teasing Philip, the usually able-bodied boy discovers firsthand how hard and slow it is to navigate on crutches. The two develop a friendship as they realize all the things they both enjoy and can share together--birdwatching, reading, watching movies, and playing computer games. When Arnie triumphantly appears at school one day without his cast, he will only return to the baseball diamond if Philip can come along as coach. This is a triumphant ending to a purposeful story that will be welcomed for its lighthearted treatment of a common situation. Carlson's vividly colored cartoon illustrations feature a variety of animals humorously dressed in children's clothes. Children won't miss--but won't mind--the obvious moral. --Ellen Fader, Westport Public Library, CT
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (June 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140509453
• ISBN-13: 978-0440845768
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #845,754 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Carlson failed miserably with this one!, March 22, 2004

By	Tracy Beck (WATERDOWN, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Clearly the author made an effort towards inclusion but she failed miserably. Arnie and the New Kid is really the story of how the school bully was able to save a classmate with a physical disability from a life of shunning by befriending him. This is far from the message that we should be imparting in our children. We need to show children that people with disabilities are valuable, contributing citizens. I'd recommend Verna Allette Willkins' books Are We There Yet and Boots for a Bridesmaid as wonderful examples of this fact.

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids understand it!, September 11, 2007

By	Gail Beebe "GailandZoo" (Denver, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I don't agree with the former reviewer. I have used this book in classes of 2nd and 3rd grade children. They all understood the story and its message. I thought it was a very good book.