James Goes Buzz Buzz (Step into Reading) (Paperback)

by Rev. W. Awdry (Author), Shana Corey (Author), Richard Courtney (Illustrator)

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Product Description
James is a very busy and very splendid red engine with many important things to do. He has no time to be bothered by small insignificant bees. But when a buzzing swarm find James’s warm boiler a cozy place to sit, James is driven completely buggy. What is an important engine to do?

Originally by The Reverend W Awdry, this classic story has been adapted to appeal to the reader who is starting to gain confidence in his reading skills.

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James is a very busy and very splendid red engine with many important things to do. He has no time to be bothered by small insignificant bees. But when a buzzing swarm find James?s warm boiler a cozy place to sit, James is driven completely buggy. What is an important engine to do?

Originally by The Reverend W Awdry, this classic story has been adapted to appeal to the reader who is starting to gain confidence in his reading skills.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (May 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375828605
• ISBN-13: 978-0375828607
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #58,030 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buzz, Buzz. Oh, poor James! , June 29, 2005

By	Pam Tee "Harmless" - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Just a Note: There is a mistake in the text. Poor Trevor is described as a "Tractor Engine". How ridiculous. Trevor is a "Traction" engine. Ok...I feel better now. LOL.

In any case... we love these little books. Despite what the recommended age ranges suggest they a good for younger Thomas lovers as well. The drawings are colorful and the stories are fun and amusing; and as the previous reviewer has noted, young children can 'read' this themselves after a few times through.

"Step 2" refers to the Preschool through Grade 1 reading range, which means "Reading with Help". Sentences are short with 'basic vocabulary'.

An example from the book:
"Bees are very loud!" said James.
"Do not make them mad," said Trevor. "They may sting you!"
"Hmmmph!" said James. "I am not scared of a bunch of bees!"
James puffed off.

Hopefully the above will help you gage whether this book is appropriate for your child. My suggestion though would be to get the book anyway. If they can't read it now, they will be able to in the future.

Five stars. One of the Classic Thomas Stories.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for preschoolers, June 29, 2004

By A Customer

This book is one of my 3 yr old son's favorites. After hearing
it only twice he is now "reading" it to us. The pictures are very bright and colorful and bring the story to life. A great gift for any Thomas fan. Also check out Thomas, Percy and the Dragon and Happy Birthday Thomas in this series. We've read them so much we may have to get new copies...

4.0 out of 5 stars Beloved book for Thomas fans !, January 12, 2008

By	Working mom and doctor (Houston, Tx) - See all my reviews

My husband bought this book on a whim at a bookstore, and my daughter has loved it ever since ! We began to read it to her at the age of 18 months, and it really encouraged her to learn about James. She would often make the buzzing noise whenever we arrived to that area in the book. The book has become a favorite in her collection. The reason that I gave it 4 stars, rather than 5 stars, is that the paperback version can become a little ragged after many readings, but I always feel that this is a mark of a beloved book!