50 Below Zero Early Reader

by Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)

Overview

Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say “I read this myself!”

Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch’s zany stories and Michael Martchenko’s illustrations will grab kids’ attention and keep them interested as they practice their reading skills.

Tips for supporting emerging readers are in the back for parents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781773216553
Publisher:	Annick Press, Limited
Publication date:	10/11/2022
Series:	Munsch Early Readers
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	380L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 Years

About the Author

Robert Munsch, author of such classics as The Paper Bag Princess and Thomas’ Snowsuit, is one of North America’s bestselling authors of children’s books.

Michael Martchenko is the award-winning illustrator of the Classic Munsch series and many other beloved children's books. He was born north of Paris, France, and moved to Canada when he was seven. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Patricia.

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2022

K-Gr 2—Each story in Munsch's early reader series follows the misadventures of one child with a couple of other characters, usually adults. In 50 Below Zero, Jason keeps getting woken up by his father's snoring and sleepwalking. He tries unsuccessfully to wake his father up, and is finally forced to drag his father into the house and put him in a hot bath. In Angela's Airplane, young Angela goes to the airport with her father, where she ends up in an airplane. She pushes buttons, causing the airplane to take off. I Have to Go! has Andrew repeatedly telling his parents and grandparents that he doesn't have to pee, only to turn around and need to go. The Fire Station follows Sheila and Michael as they visit a fire station, hop on a fire truck, and get taken to a fire where the smoke colors them in yellow, green, and blue. Their parents don't recognize them when they get home, and they have to take baths. In Thomas' Snowsuit, Thomas refuses to put on his snowsuit over and over again. Clothes end up getting switched between characters, and at one point Thomas's teacher and Thomas are in their underwear. Pre-reading and post-reading activities in each story encourage the development of reading skills. In each book, the text has been shortened—not rewritten—from the original picture books, leaving the story with what feels like missing pieces. For example, in this version of Thomas' Snowsuit, readers never know why Thomas doesn't want to wear his snowsuit. The illustrations also come from the original picture books, reflecting the style of the original books with Martchenko's charming line drawings. VERDICT Purchase where Munsch's books are popular; otherwise, an additional purchase.—Heidi Grange

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