I Hate Books!
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (842 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812627458 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 88 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Thomas Elementary School, Las Vegas, NVCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. But things quickly change for Hamish in third grade. Mr. An appropriate choice for readers new to chapter books and reluctant readers who need that extra encouragement.–Alison Grant, Ruby S. His idea of reading is to stand in front of an open volume, make up a story, and tell it with lots of expression. Miss Margin disapproves of his wild stories and soon discovers his problem. Everyone thinks his tales are wonderful, and teachers and students alike are impressed. From School Library Journal Grade 2-5-This is a warm and fast-paced
"I love this book" according to Mike. this book is hilarious. when reading it with my son, we were rolling on the floor laughing. the narrative is written like biography so really builds a connection with the reader. i can't recommend it highly enough.The story is about a young, very self aware, boy who has a fantastic imagination but finds it difficult to read. it then follows the antics of his teacher's and parents who try to "encourage" him. the story emphasizes the importance of reading but also reminds us not to ignore other talents.if you have a child that finds reading difficult or a chore. get them this book. it will help build there self esteem as we
Eventually Nathan steps in, persuading Mom and Dad to buy Hamish a toy truck if he learns to read a children’s picture book. Hamish has always wanted an awesome toy truck, but is he up to the challenge? Kate Walker’s witty, sensitive text answers that question in a beautifully illustrated story with an important message about conquering fears and setting and surpassing new goals.. Still, Hamish insists on making up stories instead of reading the flashcards. Hamish loves stories. Hamish’s brother, Nathan, is a good reader, too. Robinson, the reading teacher, who tells Hamish that reading is a very serious matter. Before too long, Hamish’s secret is out. Robinson sends Hamish home with a note to his parents, who are stunned to learn that Hamish can’t read. He especially loves listening to his grandpa, who reads with lots of expression. Hamish himself is just smart, or thinks he’s smart until he starts third grade, and his te