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Overview
The stars of Jack and Rick are back in another playful adventure. And this time Rick learns that being sick isn't so bad when you have a helpful friend—especially when that friend is Jack!
Jack, the rabbit, tries to make his friend Rick, a sick bear, feel better.
Synopsis
The stars of Jack and Rick are back in another playful adventure. And this time Rick learns that being sick isn't so bad when you have a helpful friend--especially when that friend is Jack!
DAVID McPHAIL is the creator of dozens of wonderful books, including several other Green Light Readers. He lives in New Hampshire.
Marilyn Courtot - Children's Literature
Jack the rabbit wants to play, so he heads over to his friend Rick's house. Alas, Rick is sick and can't play on this day. Jack wants to help his pal, so he brings a steaming mug of soup but Rick gets too hot. Jack is quick to come up with a solution and brings a bag of ice. Now you can guess what happens next Rick is too cold. How can the problem be solved. Parents may not be too happy to see Jack in bed with his sick friend. The issue of contagion is never mentioned, and we really don't know what malady Rick suffers from. The text may not be the best in terms of a good story line, but the rhyme and rhythm are what is engaging and of course Jack's antics will bring a smile or two. The short, uncomplicated story ends, and is followed by a few pages of activities. The first has kids creating a friendship award. The second one raises discussion issues. Then there is a brief description of the author/illustrator along with a photograph. The closing spread provides tips to help children become readers and describes why the series is a good choice and lists other titles at this level. Part of the "Green Light Readers" series, a Level 1 book—getting ready to read with emphasis on simple words, rhyme and rhythm and familiar situations. 2004, Harcourt, Ages 4 to 6.
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Children's Literature
Jack the rabbit wants to play, so he heads over to his friend Rick's house. Alas, Rick is sick and can't play on this day. Jack wants to help his pal, so he brings a steaming mug of soup but Rick gets too hot. Jack is quick to come up with a solution and brings a bag of ice. Now you can guess what happens next Rick is too cold. How can the problem be solved. Parents may not be too happy to see Jack in bed with his sick friend. The issue of contagion is never mentioned, and we really don't know what malady Rick suffers from. The text may not be the best in terms of a good story line, but the rhyme and rhythm are what is engaging and of course Jack's antics will bring a smile or two. The short, uncomplicated story ends, and is followed by a few pages of activities. The first has kids creating a friendship award. The second one raises discussion issues. Then there is a brief description of the author/illustrator along with a photograph. The closing spread provides tips to help children become readers and describes why the series is a good choice and lists other titles at this level. Part of the "Green Light Readers" series, a Level 1 book—getting ready to read with emphasis on simple words, rhyme and rhythm and familiar situations. 2004, Harcourt, Ages 4 to 6.—Marilyn Courtot