Ready, Set, Read!: The Beginning Reader's Treasury - Hardcover

Cole, Joanna; Calmenson, Stephanie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385414161 ISBN 13: 9780385414166

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1990

Synopsis

Created especially for children who are learning to read, this anthology contains renowned works featuring some of the best-loved characters in children's literature, including Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak's Little Bear, Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad, and the madcap creations of Dr. Seuss. Also included is poetry by Eve Merriam, Lilian Moore, and Gwendolyn Brooks, as well as stories, poems, riddles, and word games.

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About this title

About the Author

JOANNA COLE was best known as the author of the beloved Magic School Bus series, She wrote over 250 books and also worked as a librarian, editor, and anthologiest. She died in 2020 at the age of 75.

STEPHANIE CALMENSON is the author of many books for children, including Dinner at the Panda Palace; May I Pet Your Dog?, and Look! Flowers. She is also the compiler, with Joanna Cole, of several anthologies, including Ready, Set, Read: The Beginning Reader's Treasury. Before becoming a full-time writer, Stephanie was an elementary school teacher and a children’s book editor. Learn more about her work at stephaniecalmenson.com and follow her on Twitter at @CalmensonKidBks.

From the Back Cover

Created especially for children who are learning to read, this anthology contains renowned works with some of the best-loved characters in children's literature--including Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak's Little Bear, Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad, and the madcap creations of Dr. Seuss. Also included is poetry by Eve Merriam, Lilian Moore and Gwendolyn Brooks; as well as stories, poems, riddles and word games.
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From the Inside Flap

cially for children who are learning to read, this anthology contains renowned works with some of the best-loved characters in children's literature--including Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak's Little Bear, Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad, and the madcap creations of Dr. Seuss. Also included is poetry by Eve Merriam, Lilian Moore and Gwendolyn Brooks; as well as stories, poems, riddles and word games.

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Reviews

A dynamite anthology for emerging readers that features stories, poems, and a section called "fun and games." The stories include selections from favorite easy readers by Dr. Seuss, Else Homelund Minarik, Arnold Lobel, Joanna Cole, and Bernard Wiseman. The poetry section is predominantly humorous and includes Calmenson's "Giggle Poem" and Russell Hoban's "Soft-Boiled Egg" from Bread and Jam for Frances (Harper, 1964). Anne Burgess' illustrations for the poems are fresh but muted watercolors with a comic element. The "fun and games" include a generous variety of riddles, rebus stories, tongue-twisters, silly rhymes, and hidden pictures. Demarest illustrates these with watercolors splashed with vibrant color. The book design is perfectly suited to beginning readers; borders in simple designs and one-color frames both unify and distinguish individual selections. While readers may find the single story books more appealing for read-alone times, families who read and share stories together will find this to be an excellent introduction to a variety of literature, authors, and book characters. A rich and satisfying collection. --Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, IA
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Edition details

• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385414161
• ISBN 13: 9780385414166
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144