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Overview
Sam is tired of waiting to be Hamster Helper. So when his class takes a trip to the science museum, Sam decides to bring along something extra . . .
Synopsis
Sam is tired of waiting to be Hamster Helper. So when his class takes a trip to the science museum, Sam decides to bring along something extra . . .
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, and Ages 6 to 8.
Editorials
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, and Ages 6 to 8.—Sharon Salluzzo