A Pet Named Sneaker (Beginner Books(R))
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (899 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307975800 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Wonderful book from author of "Robert the Rose Horse"" according to Oliver NH Bundy. "A Pet Named Sneaker" is testament to the fact that even short, simple stories can be emotionally effective. Joan Heilbroner, author of "Robert the Rose Horse," relates the story of a snake named Sneaker whom no one wanted. Upon finding an owner and home, Sneaker proves his worth as a friend and eventually a doer. "The Chinese year of the snake off to a great start!" according to Tom. Joan Heilbroner is a great author of children's books and "Sneaker" does not disappoint. Simple yet lively text and bright colorful illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre make this beginner book delightful to reader both for the beginner and his or her parent. Colorful characters teach not only reading, but the moral l. A ssssurprise My childhood library contained a few of Joan Heilbroner's books. "Robert the Rose Horse" and "Tom the TV Cat" entertained me when I was starting to read. When I saw this new book by her, I snapped it up for my grandaughter. She loves it. The illustrations are bright, simple and fun. It is a great story to read to
Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.. When he is finally adopted by Pete—a young boy charmed by Sneaker's uncanny ability to twist himself into different shapes—Sneaker not only proves himself a good pet, but proves to be a good student (sneaking into school with Pete and learning to read and write); a good citizen (saving a drowing toddler at a community pool); and a goodwill ambassador for the entire animal kingdom (inspiring the community to open the pool to all animals)! With delightfully understated, wickedly funny illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre, this is a fantastic, funny book that will sneakily get beginning readers reading on their own! Originally created by Dr. Fifty years after the publication of Robert the Rose Horse comes Joan H
No redistribution permitted. Sneaker soon becomes a local hero and also gets a new career as the pool lifeguard. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1-Sneaker lives in a pet store and can't seem to find a home no matter how many visitors stop by. As summer approaches, Pete takes his pet to the local pool where he ends up saving a little boy from drowning. . The vivid drawings and clear cartoon illustrations provide beginning readers with picture clues to help decode the story. A winning addition for most easy-reader collections.-Melissa Smith, Royal Oak Public Library, MI(c) Copyright 2011. Apparently, no one wants to buy a snake, until a boy named Pete takes him home and plays with him and shares snacks and surprises. Library Journals LLC, a wholly o