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OverviewSam has the best seat in second grade--right next to George Washington, the class pet! Sam brings his hamster buddy on the class field trip to the science museum...but disaster strikes when George jumps from Sam's pocket into the museum's Hamster Habitat. ""Carter's expressive watercolor illustrations help bring the kids in room 75 and their furry pet to life,"" commented Kirkus. The Best Seat in Second Grade is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Katharine Kenah , Abby CarterPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperCollins Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.40cm Weight: 0.231kg ISBN: 9780060007348ISBN 10: 0060007346 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 05 July 2005 Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children / Juvenile , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviews""Carter has an energetic line; her watercolor and gouache figures fairly dance off the page."" -- Kirkus Reviews (for MY HIPPIE GRANDMOTHER) ""Wacky, off-kilter illustrations serve this humorous tale well."" -- School Library Journal (for SLITHERY JAKE) 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. (Easy reader. 5-8) (Kirkus Reviews) Carter has an energetic line; her watercolor and gouache figures fairly dance off the page. --Kirkus Reviews (for MY HIPPIE GRANDMOTHER) """Carter has an energetic line; her watercolor and gouache figures fairly dance off the page.""--Kirkus Reviews (for MY HIPPIE GRANDMOTHER) ""Wacky, off-kilter illustrations serve this humorous tale well.""--School Library Journal (for SLITHERY JAKE)" Carter has an energetic line; her watercolor and gouache figures fairly dance off the page. -- Kirkus Reviews (for MY HIPPIE GRANDMOTHER) Author InformationKatharine Kenah's Family Favorite is her grandmother's grandmother's brownies. The recipe for these delicious, fudgy-rich treats has been passed down for generations. Besides these delightful easy readers about Room 75, Katharine has written The Dream Shop, Eggs Over Easy, and many exciting nonfiction books for children. She lives with her family in Granville, Ohio. Abby Carter loves to bake--especially blueberry pie, her Family Favorite. When she's not making a racket in the kitchen, she stays busy illustrating many beautiful picture books and early readers. Abby lives with her family in Connecticut. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |