This is a funny, energetic beginning reader. With just one word on most pages, illustrated with a silly picture, kids can have fun with this one. First we see a pig, on the next page a jig, then a wig. The 'ig' words continue, and then they are combined in humorous ways. We see a dancing pig, doing a 'pig jig,' then a pig in a wig ('pig wig'). This continues with 'ug' words (bug, mug, rug, etc.) and 'at' words. For more fun with word families, look for other books in the Flip-a-Word series. (Reading level: 1.0)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 10/29/2010

ISBN-10: 1593541759

ISBN-13: 9781593541750

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Andrew wants freckles, more than anything! If he had freckles just like Nicky, Mom wouldn't check his neck every day to see if it is clean or not! His classmate, Sharon offers to help. She is willing to sell Andrew her secret recipe for freckles- for a price! Will Andrew get the freckles he so desperately wants? Laugh out loud at how Andrew takes matters into his own hands to obtain his desired spots.

Similar authors: Barbara Parks

Similar books: Junie B., First Grader (at Last!) by Barbara Parks; Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business by Barbara Parks

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0440428130

ISBN-13: 9780440428138

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Commenter: Eve, grade 6

Commenter: St. Charles Reader, grade 0

In this story, Jefferson Bear teaches his best friend, Figgy Twosocks the fox, all about friendship. Playing, sharing, helping, and forgiving are some of the things that Figgy Twosocks learns about friendship. But most importantly, he learns that friends are forever. But what do you do when your best friend has to hiberate during the winter leaving you all alone? Read this warm story about what it means to be 'best friends forever!'

Similar authors: Arnold Lobel

Similar books: Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel; Violet and Winston by Sonya Sones Bella and Bean by Rebecca Kai Dotlich A Brand New Day with Mouse and Mole by Wong Herbert Yee

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/20/2009

ISBN-10: 0753459760

ISBN-13: 9780753459768

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'The Frog with the Big Mouth' by Teresa Bateman is a story that will tickle anyone's funny bone. In this book's delightful verse and vivid illustrations, the young reader will find the antics of the Big Mouth Frog amusing. Here, we are introduced to many unusual creatures of the rain forest. We follow the Big Mouth Frog as he sets out to amaze and impress his fellow inhabitants with the news that he has eaten the BIGGEST fly in the world. He is positive that this amazing accomplishment makes him superior to them. In turn, each creature shows very little interest in the frog's bragging and continues on its way. But their failure to be impressed does not deter Frog from venturing further into the forest. Deep in the rainforest, The Big Mouth Frog, may or may not, find something that makes him a little more humble.

Similar authors: Stephen Krensky; Pat Cummings; Verna Aardema; Eric Kimmel

Similar books: Rainforest Romp by Tony Mitton; Anansi and the Box of Stories: A West African Folktale by Stephen Krensky; Endangered Animals of South America by Marie Allgor; Ananse and the Lizard: A West African Tale by Pat Cummings; How Animals Saved the People: Animal Tales from the South by J.J. Reneaux

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/6/2011

ISBN-10: 0807526215

ISBN-13: 9780807526217

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It's game day! This beginning reader follows the story of a baseball game through minimal text and expressive illustrations. With just a few basic words per page, this book is perfect for baseball fans just starting to learn to read independently. (Reading Level: 1.0)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 12/23/2010

ISBN-10: 0516222627

ISBN-13: 9780516222622

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