Copyright Date:
1991
Edition Date:
1992
Release Date:
01/01/91
Pages:
86 pages
ISBN:
Publisher: 84-279-3228-6 Perma-Bound: 0-7804-9411-3
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-84-279-3228-9 Perma-Bound: 978-0-7804-9411-4
Dewey:
398
Dimensions:
20 cm.
Language:
Spanish
Reviews:
School Library Journal
PreS-In these two series installments, the siblings go about their day with zest whether it be venturing out into a wheat field or simply doing nothing. In Busy Bees they relax but observe that the bees are hard at work; in Wavy Wheat the plot revolves around the moles' adventure in a wheat field. Action phrases provide ample opportunities for child participation. For example, the sisters "Swish to the right-swish to the left-one, two, three and-`DOWN!'" Always upbeat and jolly, the characters are gentle companions. The small format is perfect for little hands but less practical for storytimes. Images are rendered in muted earth tones using colored pencils in a style reminiscent of pointillism. They have an almost dreamy quality. Independence, optimism, intelligence, and love of adventure are good qualities for children and these siblings are fine examples.-Linda M. Kenton, San Rafael Public Library, CA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
Word Count:
19,326
Reading Level:
6.2
Interest Level:
5-9
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 6.2
/ points: 3.0
/ quiz: 15SP
/ grade: Middle Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:6.0 /
points:5.0 /
quiz:Q03643
Lexile:
750L
Guided Reading Level:
X
Fountas & Pinnell:
X
A young Polynesian boy is ostracized by his community because he is afraid of the ocean. To regain his honor, he must perform an act of bravery. He travels to a sacred island all alone, and survives the dangers there, earning himself the name Mafatu, or Stout Heart.