Ira Says Goodbye

by Bernard Waber Narrated by Larry Robinson

Overview

"Narration...is clear and appropriately paced for beginning readers. Sprightly music introduces the story, and the guide suggests activities to enhance reading pleasure and comprehension. High-quality fare for readalong fans." - Booklist

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 4 Best friends Ira and Reggie, whom readers will remember from Ira Sleeps Over (Houghton, 1972), are backbut not for long. Reggie is moving out of town. With much humor and a clear sense of what is important to children, Waber portrays the range of feelings and emotions that accompanies this move. At first both boys are upset at the prospect, then Reggie gets excited about his expectations of his new town (``In Greendale, all people do is have fun,'' watching a killer shark that snorts and riding the thriller rides in the park), making Ira even more upset, and angry. As Reggie is about to leave, though, he bursts into tears and the two boys reconcile. Later that afternoon Reggie calls from Greendale to invite Ira for a weekend visit. Cheerful full-page and vignette watercolors on large white pages bring Ira's first-person narrative alive with style. Ira's concerns reflect those of any child in a similar situation, but its humor is even more universal, so there should be a wide and responsive audience for this funny and moving book. David Gale, ``School Library Journal''

From the Publisher

"A warm, wise, and ultimately reassuring book." Publishers Weekly —

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172282805
Publisher:	Live Oak Media
Publication date:	10/30/1991
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

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