I Am Just Right (I Like to Read, Guided Reading Level C) - Hardcover

McPhail, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0823441067 ISBN 13: 9780823441068

Publisher: Holiday House, 2019

Synopsis

The boy in this book is growing and changing-- but that isn't a bad thing. 
 A sweet Level C story that teaches kids that it's okay to change.

I am too big for my crib.
I am too big for my shirt.

Celebrate growth and self-acceptance in this simple, sweetly illustrated story about a bunny who is getting too big for baby things-- but who is just right all the same.

The boy in this book is too big for his crib, his shoes, and his tricycle. And he is too big for Grandpa to pick up.

But he is just right for his big-boy bed, his new shirt, and his bicycle. And he is just right for a hug from Grandpa, for his sister, and for this book.

David McPhail's simple story and softly colored, warm illustrations create a book that's just right for preschoolers and kindergarteners, who are growing up themselves. It's just right to share with the little ones in your life.

For readers who have mastered basic sight words, Level C books feature slightly longer sentences and awider range of high-frequency words than Level B books. Level C books are suitable for mid-to-latekindergarten readers. When Level C is mastered, follow up with Level D.

The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based uponFountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, TheodorSeuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that supportcomprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

About this title

About the Author

David McPhail is a beloved author-illustrator of many books for children including best-selling picture books, board books, and novelty books. He received a New York Times Best Illustrated Books honor for Edward and the Pirates. He has also received a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor, a Children's Choice Award, a Parents' Choice Award, a Children's Booksellers Choices Award, and many state awards.

Reviews

Toddler-PreS–A young rabbit finds himself growing and changing in many ways and is slightly unsure about it all. "I am too big for my crib… I am too big for my shirt." He Has outgrown his shoes and his tricycle. He is sad when he realizes that he is too big for Grandpa to pick him up: however the journey to self-acceptance begins when he notices that although Grandpa can't pick him up, he most certainly can hug him. As he acquires some "big boy" items like a new bed and a new bike, he begins to realize that he is "just right" the way he is. Intricately drawn pastel illustrations capture a range of emotions as the protagonist deals with confusion, frustration, and then the joy of acceptance. VERDICT With simple text and soothing pastel drawings, this book will clearly resonate with toddlers and preschoolers who are growing and changing. An excellent read-aloud or lapsit selection.—Kristen Todd-Wurm, Middle Country Public Library, NY

Edition details

• Publisher: Holiday House
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823441067
• ISBN 13: 9780823441068
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32