Calves

by Julia Jaske

Overview

Aww, how cute! Early readers will learn what calves like to do. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Books use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to the text to guide readers through the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668911990
Publisher:	Cherry Blossom Press
Publication date:	09/01/2022
Series:	So Cute! Baby Animals
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	16
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 5 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2022

PreS-Gr 1—Simple sentences, all with the same structure, describe general behaviors of baby animals in terms of what they like to do: Ducklings for example, starts with "Ducklings like to swim. Ducklings like to walk…" That pattern is repeated with 10 more things that the animals like, adding one per page. Though not especially engaging, the repetition and limited vocabulary make the text accessible to the newest readers. A large photo provides visual clues that help with decoding the text. The images capture the cuteness theme fairly reliably, though a few examples, such as running llamas and hugging donkeys don't represent the description as strongly as they might. Each book ends with a satisfying view of the baby animal sleeping or resting. VERDICT Accessible, if unexciting choices for brand new readers who love animals.

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