Flashback to the . . . Fly '90s!: Ready-to-Read Level 2 - Hardcover

Michaels, Patty

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 166593350X ISBN 13: 9781665933506

Publisher: Simon Spotlight, 2023

Synopsis

Dive into the trends, fashion, technology, and inventions of the 1990s with this super cool Level 2 Ready-to-Read full of fun facts, illustrations, and interactive backmatter!

In the 1990s, grunge music and clothing were all the rage, lunchboxes held Crystal Pepsi and Lunchables, and a strange thing called the internet was just about to take over the world. Kids will love learning about all things 90s, from the Beanie Babies craze to must-see preschool shows like Barney & Friends and Teletubbies! Lighthearted illustrations, photographs of the fashion and fads, and approachable language introduce young readers to all this and more hallmarks of the fly decade.

About this title

About the Author

Patty Michaels is a children’s book writer and editor who lives in the New York City area. She loves the beach, coffee, her family, and playing with her dogs.

Sarah Rebar is an illustrator and writer based in sunny Los Angeles. She earned her BFA in illustration from Syracuse University. For nine years, she worked as an in-house artist for Sesame Street drawing Muppets. She collaborated to create new Muppets for Ahlan Simsim, an international coproduction for young Syrian refugees, funded by the MacArthur genius grant. Her all-time favorite characters are Bert and Ernie. Now, she illustrates books for kids.

Reviews

Gr 1–3—Young readers are introduced to the culture and trends of the 1990s. They will learn about flip phones, layered hairstyles, the grunge look, Lunchables, and CDs—all things that were exciting and new to the youth of the 1990s. The simple, straightforward prose is accompanied by photographs and colorful cartoon drawings. A necessary glossary appears at the front of the book and pronunciations for some of the words are provided. Readers will be amused at the low-tech ways of the old days, but will no doubt glean a greater appreciation for current technology at the same time. VERDICT The fun facts and appealing illustrations will attract readers; this title should definitely be considered for purchase by public and school librarians.—Margaret Nunes

Edition details

• Publisher: Simon Spotlight
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 166593350X
• ISBN 13: 9781665933506
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Rebar Sarah
• Number of pages: 32