Cave Boy (Step into Reading) - Softcover

ea. vol: (Step Into Reading Series). Random. 1988. PLB $6.99; pap. $2.95. PreSchool-Grade 1 De Brunhoff provides the youngest readers with a new ``Babar'' title Babar's Little Circus Star. Isabelle, frustrated because she's the smallest in the family, learns that she's ``just the right size'' when invited to perform in the circus. De Brunhoff's familiar illustrations complement the text, and reading aloud other books in the ``Babar'' series is a natural follow-up language activity. Clever Cave Boy, a.k.a. Harry, tells about his inventionsa bammer (a hammer) and a boomer (drums). To top it off, Harry is the only one who pleases Chief Grump on his birthday: Harry takes his newly invented wheel and makes a tricycle for the Chief. The humorous and clear illustrations give ample context clues to beginning readers, who will enjoy Harry. Hello, House! , a simple but delightful adaptation of an ``Uncle Remus'' tale, has Brer Rabbit pitting wits against Brer Wolf. Munsinger's large watercolor illustrations have fine line detail which communicates the expressiveness of the characters and the charm of the story. This tried-and-true humor is bound to delight young readers. The bold print, large illustrations, and attractive format of these three books will make them popular with emerging readers, and they are good candidates to use in literature-based reading programs. Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, Idaho
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