Arthur's Reading Trick

by Marc Brown

Overview

Will Arthur figure out D.W.’s reading trick?

D.W. makes a bet with Arthur that she can teach Baby Kate how to read in a single afternoon. The loser of the bet has to change their little sister’s stinky diapers! D.W. devises a clever trick to make sure she wins the bet. But will Arthur fall for it—or come up with a trick of his own before the next diaper change is needed?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780375829772
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	10/27/2009
Series:	Step into Reading Series
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	81,598
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	270L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Marc Brown’s popular books and television show about Arthur have brought him fame throughout the world. He is also the illustrator of the New York Times bestsellers Wild About Books and Born to Read, both by Judy Sierra. He lives in New York City and Martha’s Vineyard.

Hometown:

Hingham, Massachusetts and Martha¿s Vineyard, Massachusetts

Date of Birth:

November 25, 1946

Place of Birth:

Erie, Pennsylvania

Education:

M.F.A., Cleveland Institute of Art, 1969

Editorial Reviews

With usual brother and sister rivalry, D.W. and Arthur have a bet. D.W. believes that she can teach baby sister Kate to read. Arthur of course says that she cannot, and the loser of the wager will have to change Kate's diapers. D.W. has an idea: she uses her paper and crayons to write out words that match objects that baby Kate will recognize. She would point to the word, hold up the object, and Kate would say the word. She is thrilled and calls her mother to come and see Kate read. Mother knows that Kate is just naming the objects that she sees. When D.W. tries to conceal the objects and show Arthur that Kate can read, he soon realizes what is going on and his sister loses the bet. It is a cute story and will be easy for kids to relate to. This is a Level 3 book in the "Step into Reading" series for kids reading on their own. In addition to a note to parents, there is also an activity: stickers that kids can use to create their own stories. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot