Sparky and Eddie: Wild, Wild Rodeo (HELLO READER LEVEL 3)

Johnston, Tony

ISBN 10: 0590479857 / ISBN 13: 9780590479851

Published by Cartwheel Books, 1998

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00086749680

Synopsis:

The two first-grade friends from Sparky and Eddie: The First Day of School return to learn a valuable lesson about winning and losing when they compete against each other in the school rodeo. Simultaneous.

From School Library Journal: Kindergarten-Grade 2AA mock rodeo in school pits Sparky and Eddie's classes against one another. The two best friends gallop off to school on sock-headed broomstick horses, each carrying a teddy bear. After several events, including teddy-bear roping, a boot search, and a tortilla toss, the classes are tied. Finally, Eddie's group is able to figure out the most uses for a bandanna and wins the rodeo, and Sparky, who hates to lose, begins to cry. In the end, after being consoled by Eddie, he concedes that having a best friend is more important than victory. Presumably these are kindergartners or first graders, but the children pictured and their actions make them seem younger. Although condescending, this beginning reader does illustrate the value of good sportsmanship. Lively watercolor paintings of multiethnic children in competition and a spirited black female principal refereeing the events are engaging. An additional purchase.ASally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY
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Bibliographic Details

Title: Sparky and Eddie: Wild, Wild Rodeo (HELLO ...
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Ryan, Susannah
Condition: Good