Title of Book:Babymouse Skater Girl; Author: Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm; ISBN: 9780375839894; Published by: Random House Children's Books
Summary:
As Babymouse skated, a talent scout saw her and offered her a place on her ice skating team. Since Babymouse was desperate to have a trophy in the school trophy case, she accepted a spot on the team. Things got a little hairy however when Babymouse learned of the intense practice routine and dietary restrictions she would need to follow to stay on the team. After some soul searching, she decided that time with friends, books and eating cupcakes were more important than a trophy. Her friends surprised her with her own “Best Babymouse” trophy. The fun pink, white and black graphics just add to the kid appeal as do the smallish size of the books.
My Impressions:
OK, I admit the Babymouse books are never going to win a Newbery award, but it’s just so perfect for the second to third grade crowd! (As adults do we exclusively read Pulitzer Prize winners? Someone’s got to be buying all those National Enquirer magazines I see at the check out lines.) It’s cute, and short, and the reading level is easy, and it’s in the hottest graphic novel format, and Babymouse is just too precious! This series hit a home run! FYI-Jennifer L. Holm was the author of a Newberry Honor book Our Only May Amelia.
Flashlight Reading Under the Covers Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviews:
From Booklist. Retrieved from Amazon.com
In the seventh book in the Babymouse series, the intrepid heroine takes up ice-skating, learning that it takes hard work to be the best. When her training schedule begins to cut her off from her friends and from her beloved cupcakes, she must decide how badly she wants to win. Once again the brother-sister creative team hits the mark with humor, sweetness, and characters so genuine they can pass for real kids. Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans. Coleman, Tina
Suggestions for Use in a Library:
Celebrate You Day! Gather up some arts and craft supplies to decorate cardboard trophies with. (Check Hobby Lobby or Oriental Trading as they sometimes have ready to decorate trophies that will save you some time.) Let each child decide to give themselves a trophy of something they are best at. Then, allow them to make a trophy to decorate to give to someone special in their life for what that person is great at. You may want to have some ideas up to get the creative juices flowing. Best kicker, best sleeper, best dishwasher unloader, best colorer, best towel folder, best boo boo kisser, etc… Try and steer kids clear of generic “best mom” or “best friend” and help them dig deep!
Summary:
As Babymouse skated, a talent scout saw her and offered her a place on her ice skating team. Since Babymouse was desperate to have a trophy in the school trophy case, she accepted a spot on the team. Things got a little hairy however when Babymouse learned of the intense practice routine and dietary restrictions she would need to follow to stay on the team. After some soul searching, she decided that time with friends, books and eating cupcakes were more important than a trophy. Her friends surprised her with her own “Best Babymouse” trophy. The fun pink, white and black graphics just add to the kid appeal as do the smallish size of the books.
My Impressions:
OK, I admit the Babymouse books are never going to win a Newbery award, but it’s just so perfect for the second to third grade crowd! (As adults do we exclusively read Pulitzer Prize winners? Someone’s got to be buying all those National Enquirer magazines I see at the check out lines.) It’s cute, and short, and the reading level is easy, and it’s in the hottest graphic novel format, and Babymouse is just too precious! This series hit a home run! FYI-Jennifer L. Holm was the author of a Newberry Honor book Our Only May Amelia.
Flashlight Reading Under the Covers Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviews:
From Booklist. Retrieved from Amazon.com
In the seventh book in the Babymouse series, the intrepid heroine takes up ice-skating, learning that it takes hard work to be the best. When her training schedule begins to cut her off from her friends and from her beloved cupcakes, she must decide how badly she wants to win. Once again the brother-sister creative team hits the mark with humor, sweetness, and characters so genuine they can pass for real kids. Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans. Coleman, Tina
Suggestions for Use in a Library:
Celebrate You Day! Gather up some arts and craft supplies to decorate cardboard trophies with. (Check Hobby Lobby or Oriental Trading as they sometimes have ready to decorate trophies that will save you some time.) Let each child decide to give themselves a trophy of something they are best at. Then, allow them to make a trophy to decorate to give to someone special in their life for what that person is great at. You may want to have some ideas up to get the creative juices flowing. Best kicker, best sleeper, best dishwasher unloader, best colorer, best towel folder, best boo boo kisser, etc… Try and steer kids clear of generic “best mom” or “best friend” and help them dig deep!
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