You Can Read bookcover

You Can Read

Helaine Becker 

(Author)

Mark Hoffmann 

(Illustrator)
4.9/5.0
21,000+ Reviews
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Description

Presented in light-hearted, rib-tickling verse that's perfect for reading aloud, You Can Read sings it loud and proud: Books are awesome. And so are the people who read them.

In this fun and funny celebration of literacy, kids of all ages will discover that the act of reading is a daring adventure that can take you anywhere! You can read at the playground, under the sea, at the opera and even in outer space! It turns out you can read everywhere! And when you do, you open yourself to a universe of adventure.

Product Details

PublisherOrca Book Publishers
Publish DateFebruary 28, 2017
Pages32
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781459813243
Dimensions10.9 X 9.1 X 0.7 inches | 0.9 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids

About the Author

Helaine Becker is the bestselling author of more than ninety books for children and young adults.

Mark Hoffmann is a freelance editorial illustrator, children's-book illustrator, fine artist and professor in the illustration department at Montserrat College of Art in Massachusetts. He lives with his wife and son in the New England area.

Reviews

"You Can Read is a delightful picture book that is funny, endearing, and appealing for children of all ages. From the beginning sentence, to the last page, readers are taken on a whirlwind adventure to many places where one can celebrate the joy of reading."-- "Resource Links"
"Children will find it amusing that they can read on a toilet or in their underwear! A fun read-aloud for a storytime or class visit. This book is definitely worth purchasing."-- "School Library Journal"
"If read aloud, expect howls of delight."-- "Youth Services Book Reviews"
"The tale's amusing silliness and heartfelt enthusiasm are endearing, and the message that 'reading's great for doing…Everwhere' is delightfully trumpeted throughout."-- "School Library Journal—Books to Celebrate International Literacy Day"
"This picture book celebrates the wonderful life that comes with being a reader and the infinite portability of books…Each quirky illustration takes the text and embeds it right into the story, creating a cohesive interplay of text and illustration…Subtle delights are enough to charm both young readers and the adults reading with them. "-- "Canadian Children's Book News"
"This quirky, irrepressible picture book lists all the places where you can enjoy a book (or two, or three)...You Can Read is a perfect storytime choice for sharing at school, library, home...'EVERYWHERE!' Highly Recommended."-- "CM Magazine"
"Will have librarians, teachers, and book mavens immediately reaching for it...This will pair nicely with other books about the pleasures of reading and can be used to invite conversation with kids."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Sly details in the art add cohesion and substance."-- "The Horn Book Online"

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