Robert and the Back-to-School Special (Robert Books) (Hardcover)

by Barbara Seuling (Author), Paul Brewer (Illustrator) "Robert unbuckled his seat belt and hopped out of the car..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-Another funny story about third-grader Robert Dorfman. On the first day of school, a classmate tells him that he looks different and then some of the girls seem to be laughing at him. He thinks it is because his hair is too long, so he asks his friend Paul to cut it for him. That turns out to be a disaster, and Robert compounds his problem by asking his older brother to "fix" it for him. The protagonist's other adventures concern the class's weekly visit to a Senior Home and a scary Halloween party. This book offers a lot of chuckles. The resolutions to Robert's problems are all within a child's realm, and the dynamics of his family ring true. The soft, black-and-white illustrations are upbeat and appear to give every character an excessive amount of hair. They set just the right mood for the story. Children who are just beginning to read chapter books, and Robert's fans, will enjoy this story.
Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR
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From Booklist
Gr. 2-4. Near the beginning of this episodic chapter book, a chance remark from a classmate ("You look different") sends Robert into a downward spiral of self-conscious despair. He decides that his hair is too long and asks his brother to cut it, with disastrous results. Readers will empathize with his humiliation the next day at school. As his hair slowly grows, though, Robert enjoys befriending a nursing home resident and throwing a scary Halloween party. The stylized, black-and-white illustrations reflect the tone of the story while providing appealing glimpses of the characters. From the series that began with Oh, No, It's Robert (1999), this pleasant and often amusing book provides good fun for young readers. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Cricket Books; 1st edition (August 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812626621
• ISBN-13: 978-0812626629
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,053,043 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)