Big Ben

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Who says little brothers can_t do anything?

Poor Ben. He's the little one - the youngest and smallest. His sister Robin is a big kid in grade five; his brother Joe is a big kid in grade two. Ben's just a little kid in preschool. He can_t swim, he can_t use chopsticks, he can_t even see out the car window. And worst of all, today is report card day. More than anything, Ben wants to bring home a report like Robin's and Joe's. But there are no ...

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Overview

Who says little brothers can_t do anything?

Poor Ben. He's the little one - the youngest and smallest. His sister Robin is a big kid in grade five; his brother Joe is a big kid in grade two. Ben's just a little kid in preschool. He can_t swim, he can_t use chopsticks, he can_t even see out the car window. And worst of all, today is report card day. More than anything, Ben wants to bring home a report like Robin's and Joe's. But there are no report cards in preschool.

Guess what? Ben is about to discover that sometimes there are report cards - at home, written by older siblings! He's about to get his very own report, grading him on all the activities that little brothers do best.

Beloved children's author Sarah Ellis has followed up her acclaimed picture book debut, Next Stop! (2000) with this irresistible tale of siblings who, every once in a while, remember what it was like to be the little one. Kim La Fave's always-empathetic characters inhabit a child's world with just the right touch of humor and joy. A perfect book for preschoolers, younger siblings and beginner readers.

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Publishers Weekly
The youngest of three, Ben longs to make the grade in Ellis's (Pick Up Sticks) affectionate tale of sibling solidarity. When report card time rolls around for sister Robin and brother Joe, Ben feels left out. "There are no subjects in preschool," Ben laments. "There are no report cards in preschool." Soon, Ben begins to notice lots of things he's too little to do, including swimming, eating with chopsticks and seeing out the backseat of the car. But before long, Robin and Joe come to the rescue, surprising Ben with a homemade report card that includes subjects like "feeding the cat," "shoe tying" and "tooth brushing." Outlined in strong black strokes, LaFave's (Catalogue) misty, mottled colors stand out against the bright white background as the artwork chronicles Ben's thwarted efforts, leading up to his brother's and sister's boost. Ages 3-6. (Dec.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Children's Literature
When Ben's sister Robin, in grade five, and his brother Joe, in grade three, bring report cards home from school, Ben feels left out. He is only in preschool, and there are no report cards in preschool. Robin and Joe get to go swimming, but Ben can't swim. Robin and Joe can order from the menu and use chopsticks, but Ben can't read the menu and he can't use chopsticks. Even in the car on the ride home Ben can't see out the window, but Robin and Joe can see a dump truck and a man walking four dogs. But when they all get home, Robin and Joe make Ben a report card of his very own. His subjects are things that he does around the house;he gets excellent comments and a straight A on being the best little brother. The illustrations are charming and colorful, and the text is ideal for reassuring younger siblings that while they may not be able to do the same things as older brothers and sisters, there are things they can do that no one else can. 2001, Fitzhenry & Whiteside, $15.95. Ages 3 to 6. Reviewer:Danielle Williams
School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 1-It's not easy being the youngest, and Ben feels especially left out on report-card day. His older siblings receive grades and comments from their teachers. But, "Ben is a little kid in preschool. There are no subjects in preschool." Their parents proudly display the report cards on the fridge and Ben's feelings of inadequacy grow. Fortunately, as older siblings occasionally do, they recognize their brother's feelings. They use the family computer to make him his own special report card, giving him straight A's in important subjects like feeding the cat, shoe tying, tooth brushing, whistling, and making them laugh. The report card comes complete with positive comments and does much to improve the little boy's attitude, just in time for bed. The bright, comic-book faces of LaFave's characters are simple, yet highly animated. They display a broad range of emotions, with each illustration vivid against the ample white space. Children will relate to Ben's feelings and appreciate his siblings' kindness. A sweet story with a happy ending.-Piper L. Nyman, Fairfield/Suisun Community Library, Fairfield, CA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
It's not easy to be darling and genuine, but this story from Ellis manages both without a hitch. It helps, too, that LaFave's (We'll All Go Sailing, not reviewed, etc.) artwork uses sweeping lines and bright colors on expansive fields of white to great effect. The story concerns the feelings of Ben, a preschooler whose older siblings have received report cards, and sensational ones at that. The cards get taped to the refrigerator and there is a general celebration to mark the good grades. Ben gets no report card: He's too little. And as the day progresses, he seems to be getting littler by the minute. He can't swim with the others, he can't see out of the car window like the others, and he doesn't want Chinese food or a bedtime story. He has, inevitably, a bellyache. All he wants is his blanket. But then his brother and sister come to his rescue. They fashion a report card for Ben: " ‘Does it have subjects?' says Ben. ‘Yes,' says Robin. ‘Your subjects are: Feeding the Cat, Shoe Tying, Tooth Brushing, Whistling, and Making Us Laugh.' " Ben gets straight A's, and the comments from his professors couldn't be more laudable. Well, suddenly Ben is feeling pretty spry. Maybe he'll just show his dad just how good he can tie his shoes, even though he ought to be in bed. The sweet after the sour: Perhaps Ben will have that leftover Chinese food as a midnight snack. (Picture book. 2-5)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781550416794
  • Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Limited
  • Publication date: 10/24/2001
  • Edition description: Large Print
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 32
  • Age range: 3 - 6 Years
  • Product dimensions: 8.36 (w) x 10.31 (h) x 0.40 (d)

Meet the Author

Award-winning author Sarah Ellis grew up in a family that loved to share stories and read books. Passions that lead her to become a children's librarian and eventually to start writing books herself. Ellis's awards include the Governor General's Award, the Mr. Christie's Book Award and the Vicky Metcalf Award. She lives in Vancouver, B.C.

Award-winning illustrator Kim LaFave has illustrated many books for children including Big Ben, We'll All Go Sailing, We'll All Go Flying and the early readers Emma's Emu, Andrew's Magnificent Mountain of Mittens and Andrew - Catch That Cat!. Kim lives with his family in Roberts Creek, British Columbia.

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