The Best Father's Day Present Ever - Hardcover

Loomis, Christine

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9780399242533: The Best Father's Day Present Ever

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399242538 ISBN 13: 9780399242533

Publisher: Putnam Juvenile, 2007

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With allowance money in hand, Langley Snail is excited about buying his father the perfect present for Father's Day, but when he finally arrives at the store and discovers it is closed, Langley worries about what he will be able to get his father in time for his special day.

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About the Author:

Christine Loomis lives in Lafayette, Colorado.

Pam Paparone lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3—This offering has a sweet, anti-materialistic message but is problematic on a number of levels. The weekend before Father's Day, a snail wants to find the perfect present for his dad. The youngster is not good at making things, and the cool neighborhood store has closed early. What is he to do? Langley discovers the best gift ever: spending time with Dad as they enjoy nature together. The text contains many long sentences and hyphenated phrases, such as "Amazing Auto-Select-Sports-Only Remote Control," making it difficult for inexperienced readers. Older children who can handle the text might think the cartoon-style illustrations, while pleasant and colorful, are babyish. Even as a read-aloud, the story demands careful listening skills. Additionally, the humor seems forced and uneven. The first half of the book is funnier than the second, and the first picture sets readers up for potty humor (Langley sits on a toilet) that never materializes. An additional purchase.—Barbara Katz, Parish Episcopal School, Dallas, TX
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