Boogie Bass, Sign Language Star (After-School Superstars) - Softcover

Mills, Claudia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 082344936X ISBN 13: 9780823449361

Publisher: Margaret Ferguson Books, 2021

Synopsis

Boogie Bass feels like he can't do anything right, but when he joins an after-school American Sign Language club, he turns out to be a natural!

The After-School Superstars--Nixie Ness, Vera Vance, Nolan Nada, and Boogie Bass--are back in a new after-school adventure starring Boogie. He is clumsy and goofy, but now that he is at the American Sign Language camp at his school, he finds his hidden talent. He may not believe in himself, but the rest of his class does, especially when they visit a school for the Deaf and Boogie leads the way with his exuberant personality helping students to learn about each other and make new friends.

Vetted by an expert from Gallaudet University and complete with additional material full of facts about American Sign Language, Boogie Bass is an excellent addition to The After-School Superstars series. Each book features recurring characters and highlights one activity they do at their after-school program, along with illustrations in black and white. The series is perfect for fans of Judy Moody, Ivy and Bean, and Clementine.

Praise for Nixie Ness: Cooking Star:

A Junior Library Guild Selection

"Young readers will easily relate to this wholesome look at early friendships and conflicts." -School Library Journal
"Likeable Nixie creates a terrific recipe for winning back old friends and making lots of new ones." -Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Vera Vance: Comics Star:

A Junior Library Guild Selection

"Vera's shyness will be appreciated and understood by many readers . . . and the lovely wrap-up shows how every personality type and situation can find a way to use their strengths to reach their goals."--Kirkus Reviews

"Budding artists will appreciate the respect for and information about the comics process and relate to Vera's joy at immersing herself in her beloved pastime." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

About this title

About the Author

Claudia Mills has written many children's books, including 7 x 9 = Trouble!, the Franklin School Friends series, and the Mason Dixon series. She received the Kerlan Award for her contribution to children's literature. Ms. Mills lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Grace Zong has illustrated many books for children, including Our Food: A Healthy Serving of Science and Poems by Grace Lin, Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim, Pippa and Percival, Pancake and Poppy: Four Peppy Puppies by Deborah Diesen, and Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3 by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan. She divides her time between South Korea and New York.

Reviews

Gr 2-5-In book four of the series, Boogie Bass, who has light skin and red hair, is having a hard time. He can't seem to do anything right: he lets his dog destroy his little brother Bing's favorite stuffed animal, and he almost hurts Bing playing indoor luge on the stairway. It's no wonder that he feels awkward beginning after-school camp with his best friend Nolan, who always does everything right. This camp is American Sign Language camp and Boogie hopes the first sign he learns is, "I'm sorry." After struggling through signing the alphabet, Boogie feels even more uncomfortable. But a visit to a school for the Deaf puts Boogie in a situation where he truly shines and starts making friends. The four After-School Superstars return in this wholesome look at how kids can overcome their own fears and insecurities by being true to themselves. Boogie's outgoing personality is a real gift and his devotion to his family, as the oldest of four rambunctious brothers, is evident throughout. Once he gains confidence, Boogie feels less awkward and embraces his buoyant personality as a positive characteristic that makes him who he is. Charming black-and-white illustrations add to the appeal of the text. Included is background information on American Sign Language, as well as an illustration of the ASL Alphabet Chart. VERDICT A welcome entry in the series that would be an excellent addition to the school library or an SEL unit.-Carol Connor, Cincinnati Public Schools, OHα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Margaret Ferguson Books
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 082344936X
• ISBN 13: 9780823449361
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Zong Grace
• Number of pages: 128