One of the things that early childhood educators say is important for young children is to be exposed to poems and other rhythmic literature. And they tell us, it is very helpful for kids to learn to recite. It is for these and other reasons that I really, really like this book. Not only is the artwork fun and `cleanly' charming, but the topic is interesting to children and the words are just repetitive enough to make it a great read... and a great recitation!
After we read it through half-a-dozen times, we would find ourselves out fooling around in the yard and someone will simply yell, "Is the trash truck full yet?" and the rest of us (including dad) would shout yes or no; and then we will be off reciting the whole piece.
What better evidence than that, and the constant calls for `again, read it again' can you provide to prove that a book is good. This is a great book for the 6 and under crowd!
Considerations :::
Trashy Town has an Accelerated Reading (AR) designation of 1.9 which means that the average 1st Grader in the 9th month of school (an almost 2nd Grader) should be able to read it without getting frustrated by the vocabulary. It can be read aloud to any age.
Pam
Somewhere in the X-burbs
Trashy Town
What better evidence than that, and the constant calls for `again, read it again' can you provide to prove that a book is good. This is a great book for the 6 and under crowd!
Considerations :::
Trashy Town has an Accelerated Reading (AR) designation of 1.9 which means that the average 1st Grader in the 9th month of school (an almost 2nd Grader) should be able to read it without getting frustrated by the vocabulary. It can be read aloud to any age.
Pam
Somewhere in the X-burbs
Trashy Town
- Accelerated Reading level : 1.9
- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st edition (February 27, 1999)
- ISBN-10: 0060271396
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