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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-Roxanne is headed for the beach on a beautiful summer day. She is taking her baby, an umbrella, a book, a ball, and their turtle. Getting there proves to be quite an adventure. First, the young woman's car breaks down. Then each alternate form of transportation-a bus, a bicycle, a skateboard, a kayak, and a hot-air balloon-is unsuitable because one of the five items doesn't fit. Each time, readers must guess which one it is. Finally, a farmer with his horse and cart comes along and gives Roxanne and her entourage a lift. The writing is spare, yet the story flows seamlessly. The repeated phrase "But something couldn't go with them. What was it?" ties each adventure together and keeps readers wondering how Roxanne is going to get to her destination. The vivid illustrations convey all the effort and frustration that she experiences. Though on the surface the colorful pictures appear simple, details abound: a ladybug, the baby's pacifier, and the turtle, which on occasion is tied to Roxanne's head. This book also introduces the concepts of color (red, orange, yellow, green, and blue) and counting. Text and pictures mesh beautifully. Toddlers will love the uncomplicated story, while older preschoolers will be involved in guessing what must be left behind. An absolute delight.
Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
This clever guessing-game story will sharpen observation skills in a fun way. Roxanne sets off for the beach with five things: a turtle, an umbrella, a book, a ball, and her baby. When her car won't start, resourceful Roxanne tries alternate methods of transportation: bus, bike, skateboard, even a kayak. Each time something has to be left behind, and youngsters are asked to identify the item. The illustrations play a key role, and Tharlet's perky pictures are up to the challenge. The five objects are depicted in bright colors while almost everything else in the scene is muted, making it easy for youngsters to spot the items and identify what is missing. The guessing game can be modified depending on the age and ability of the audience. For example older kids might be asked to use reasoning skills instead of the pictures to identify which of the five items can't go on the bus. And since colors play a dominant role, the book can also be used with younger children for color identification activities. Interactive fun. Lauren Peterson
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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PreSchool-Grade 2-Roxanne is headed for the beach on a beautiful summer day. She is taking her baby, an umbrella, a book, a ball, and their turtle. Getting there proves to be quite an adventure. First, the young woman's car breaks down. Then each alternate form of transportation-a bus, a bicycle, a skateboard, a kayak, and a hot-air balloon-is unsuitable because one of the five items doesn't fit. Each time, readers must guess which one it is. Finally, a farmer with his horse and cart comes along and gives Roxanne and her entourage a lift. The writing is spare, yet the story flows seamlessly. The repeated phrase "But something couldn't go with them. What was it?" ties each adventure together and keeps readers wondering how Roxanne is going to get to her destination. The vivid illustrations convey all the effort and frustration that she experiences. Though on the surface the colorful pictures appear simple, details abound: a ladybug, the baby's pacifier, and the turtle, which on occasion is tied to Roxanne's head. This book also introduces the concepts of color (red, orange, yellow, green, and blue) and counting. Text and pictures mesh beautifully. Toddlers will love the uncomplicated story, while older preschoolers will be involved in guessing what must be left behind. An absolute delight.
Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
This clever guessing-game story will sharpen observation skills in a fun way. Roxanne sets off for the beach with five things: a turtle, an umbrella, a book, a ball, and her baby. When her car won't start, resourceful Roxanne tries alternate methods of transportation: bus, bike, skateboard, even a kayak. Each time something has to be left behind, and youngsters are asked to identify the item. The illustrations play a key role, and Tharlet's perky pictures are up to the challenge. The five objects are depicted in bright colors while almost everything else in the scene is muted, making it easy for youngsters to spot the items and identify what is missing. The guessing game can be modified depending on the age and ability of the audience. For example older kids might be asked to use reasoning skills instead of the pictures to identify which of the five items can't go on the bus. And since colors play a dominant role, the book can also be used with younger children for color identification activities. Interactive fun. Lauren Peterson
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
See all Editorial Reviews
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