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The best seat in second grade -
story by Katharine Kenah ; pictures by Abby Carter.
Table of contents
New York : HarperCollins, c2005.
48 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Annotations:
- Sam's favorite thing about second grade is the class pet, a hamster named George Washington, so when the class goes on a field trip to a science museum, Sam cannot resist bringing George along.
Best Books:
- Best Children's Books of the Year, 2005 ; Bank Street College of Education; United States
Children's Catalog, Nineteenth Edition, 2006 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
State and Provincial Reading Lists:
- Garden State Children's Book Award, 2008 ; Nominee; Easy Reader; New Jersey
Prairie Bud Award, 2007-2008 ; Nominee; Grades K-3; South Dakota
Reading Measurement Programs:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Lower Grade
Book Level 2.8
Accelerated Reader Points 0.5
Reviews:
- Kay Weisman (Booklist, Aug. 1, 2005 (Vol. 101, No. 22))
Sam considers that he has the best seat in second grade--right next to the cage of George Washington, the class hamster. When the students embark on a field trip to the local science museum, Sam takes along a little "something extra," George. Inevitable disaster strikes when the hamster jumps from Sam's pocket into the museum's Hamster Habitat. Luckily, Sam knows his furry friend well enough to pick him out of the sea of the museum's busy rodents. Kenah has created an appealing cast of characters whose actions ring true. Sam is properly contrite after George's close call with danger, and his teacher, Mr. Hopper, metes out a punishment that is both firm and fair. Carter's watercolor illustrations add to the story's appeal and will make this entry in the I Can Read! series a popular choice for emerging readers. Category: Books for the Young--Fiction. 2005, HarperCollins, $15.99, $16.89. K-Gr. 2.Sharon Salluzzo (Children's Literature)
Sam is delighted--he has the best seat in second grade. It is in the back of the room right next to George Washington, the hamster. “Sam loved George Washington more than anything else at school.” When the class takes a trip to the science museum, Sam takes the hamster with him. After a visit to the planetarium, the wind tunnel and other sites, Sam takes the hamster to the Animal Zone. George Washington jumps out of Sam’s arms and into the hamster habitat. Sam’s secret is out. How will he distinguish George Washington from the other hamsters? Kenah has left some clues in the text for the astute reader to follow. The next day, Sam suggests they move George Washington’s cage to the front of the classroom. And what about Sam? His classmates suggest he, too, move to the front of the class. Once again he has the best seat in second grade, right next to George Washington’s cage. Expressive faces and clues in the illustrations of this “An I Can Read Book” will encourage emergent readers. This is a “Reading 2 with help” level. The humor in the story and illustrations is just right for the reader who has developed some proficiency in reading. 2005, HarperCollins, $15.99 and $16.89. Ages 6 to 8.Kirkus (Kirkus Reviews, June 15, 2005 (Vol. 73, No. 12))
In an unusual twist on the school field trip theme, a second-grade boy named Sam manages to take the class hamster along on a visit to the science museum. The hamster, George Washington by name, has the distinguishing trait of frequent sneezing, which proves critically important when George Washington is dropped into the museum's hamster display and must be retrieved. Lots of humorous details add to this mid-level easy reader's appeal, and the story will be enjoyed by newly independent readers as well as serving as a read-aloud in any classroom (or home) with a hamster as a pet. Carter's expressive watercolor illustrations help bring the kids in room 75 and their furry pet to life. 2005, HarperCollins, 64p, $15.99. Category: Easy reader. Ages 5 to 8. © 2005 Kirkus Reviews/VNU eMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Series:
- An I can read book
Subjects:
- School field trips Fiction.
Museums Fiction.
Hamsters Fiction.
Lost and found possessions Fiction.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | PZ7.K315 Bes 2005 |
2004000178 |
[E] |
0060007346 0060007354 (lib. bdg.) 9780060007348 9780060007355 |