| Mr. George Baker Contributor(s): Hest, Amy (Author), Muth, Jon J. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0763633089 ISBN-13: 9780763633080 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2007 Annotation: First grader Harry and Mr. George Baker, an African-American jazz drummer, share a special bond revealed through Harrys descriptive, first-person observations. The biggest connection the two share is that they're both learning to read. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Books & Libraries |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 520 |
| Series: Reading Rainbow Books |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.38 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 80731 Reading Level: 2.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A best-selling author and illustrator pay tribute to the power of language and intergenerational bonds. George Baker and Harry don't seem the likeliest of friends. Yet, sitting side by side on George's porch, waiting for the school bus to come, the two have plenty in common, this hundred-year-old musician with the crookedy fingers going tappidy on his knees and the young schoolboy whose shoelaces always need tying. They're both learning to read, which is hard -- but what's easy is the warm friendship they share. In an inspired pairing, a best-selling author and illustrator pay tribute to the power of language and intergenerational bonds. |