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Oh No, It's Robert (Robert Books) Hardcover – May 13, 1999

by Barbara Seuling (Author), Paul Brewer (Illustrator)

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Robert's class is having an achievement contest, and Robert desperately wants to win. Anyone who gets A's on homework, reads books, or helps the teachers will earn points toward the prize. Robert pledges to do all those things, but it won't be easy. He's never read a whole book and his papers are usually marked with a pig stamp that says "could be neater." Robert becomes a teacher's helper, cleans up after art class, and serves as library monitor. But will his good intentions and steadfastness be enough? Lively drawings illustrate this hilarious story of a likable boy who is finally rewarded for his good nature and hard work.

Reading age

7 - 10 years
Length

112
Pages
Language

EN
English
Grade level

2 - 3
Lexile measure

580L
Dimensions

6.0 x 0.8 x 8.8
inches
Publisher

Cricket Books
Publication date

1999
May 13
ISBN-10

0812629345
ISBN-13

978-0812629347
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From Publishers Weekly

Robert, the likable and well-intentioned hero of this upbeat chapter book, desperately wants to win the class achievement contest and add his first award to the accolades of the rest of his family. As Robert attempts the accomplishments necessary to win the golden "treasure chest," the journey, from the pig stamp he's received for messy homework in the past to first prize, seems impossible. Then Robert's best friend Paul convinces him to advertise his services as a Super Helper, and suddenly Robert, who hates math and couldn't finish a book on his own, becomes indispensable: he reorganizes the class library and assists every teacher in school. The classroom antics offer some diversions as Robert's oral report on the importance of the toilet's invention backfires, and during cleanup for an art project, he inadvertently leaves dead fish in the supply cupboard over Thanksgiving vacation. Robert's evolving empathy toward the class bully, however, and his suspicions that Paul may be the mad "Scribbler" who's ruining the library books emerge as the winning aspects of the story. Quirky pen-and-ink illustrations heighten the volume's comic aspects. Readers struggling to define and expand their own talents will enjoy watching Robert discover his. Ages 7-10. (June)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-3-Nothing is going right for Robert. After he gives an oral report on the invention of the toilet, everyone makes fun of him. He forgets to throw out a dead fish when cleaning the classroom and the fumigator must be called, and he is being bullied by a classmate. In spite of all these problems, the child still hopes to win the class achievement award. Seuling knows her audience and uses homework issues and pink underwear in a way that tickles funny bones. Minor disasters are woven into the story, endearing readers to this boy. Brewer's quirky, full-page black-and-white pen-and-ink drawings break up the text every few pages. Most children, who know all too well how it feels when things don't go as planned, will relate to Robert's tale.
Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cricket Books; First Edition (May 13, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0812629345
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0812629347
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 580L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches

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Realistic and Warm

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2011

This is an endearing early chapter book about Robert, who always hands in messy homework, has trouble with his math, and is a slow reader. He comes from a happy home with loving parents, has a good friend and an older brother. His father, mother, and brother all have "certificates of excellence" hanging on the wall: Robert does not. But then Robert and his friend Paul enter a school contest, hoping to win the most points by being Super Helpers. En route, they encounter some problems, including a mystery, which they grapple with and solve. Recommended.

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I consider this book to be in poor condition. I knew it was used, but I didn't expect it to have a lot of folded papes nor to be so dirty. Obviously it was well loved

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Delightful story about the value of being a child who cares

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 1999

Barbara Seuling has created a warm and loving character in Robert, who learns, through the trials of everyday life, what is really important in one's life in order to feel good about one's self. Adults reading along with their young child can benefit from the example of "Emotional Intelligence" (a la Daniel Goleman's book by the same name) which Robert develops in himself when he deals with a bully and solves a mystery. As a school psychologist and counselor, I am much more interested in seeing emotional intelligence in a child than I am in seeing an "A" paper. Robert, through Seuling's guiding light, provides children and parents with an excellent model for striking a balance between academic achievement and emotional growth and development. Parents might also benefit from the modeling of Robert's father, who, in just a brief encounter, provides critical support for his son, which stays with him and guides him long after the conversation has ended. Seuling shows accurately how important every small piece of guidance, support and validation can be when a parent takes the time to guide their child. I recommend this book to both parents and children, teachers and pupil personnel staff, to illustrate that there is much more to being a valued human being than academic achievement. I hope to see Robert providing examples of emotional intelligence in subsequent adventures which both entertain and enlighten.

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