Shipwreck Saturday (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Little Bill Books for Beginning Readers)

Cosby, Bill

ISBN 10: 0613087526 ISBN 13: 9780613087520

Publisher: Turtleback, 1998

Synopsis

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Saying that it will never sail, Bobby and his friends tease Little Bill about his hand-made boat, but when Little Bill tries to prove them wrong, his boat gets smashed and he must learn to deal with the disappointment.

About this title

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2--Two more beginning readers that emphasize character building and finding positive resolutions for difficult situations. In Shipwreck Saturday, Little Bill takes a sailboat that he has painstakingly built to a nearby lake to see if it will float. However, the vessel is wrecked by the strong wake made by a passing rowboat. He runs home in tears only to be called back by his friends who have used the remaining pieces to make a kite that they are flying high in the sky. In Super-Fine Valentine, Little Bill wants to give a girl a Valentine but is concerned that his classmates will make fun of him. He overcomes his self-consciousness and ultimately makes a new friend. Honeywood's bright, folk-art illustrations visualize Little Bill's emotions and reinforce the point of each story. These titles can help youngsters pick up some hints on handling themselves in different situations. Slight but serviceable additions where values clarification is needed.

Cheryl Cufari, Glencliff Elementary School, Niskayuna, NY

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Edition details

• Publisher: Turtleback
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0613087526
• ISBN 13: 9780613087520
• Binding: School & Library Binding
• Illustrator: Honeywood Varnette P.
• Number of pages: 40