Kindergators: Miracle Melts Down

Be the first to write a review

Overview

"Guess what happened at school today!"

Kindergators work and play happily in Miss Harmony's class. But Miracle isn't being a good classmate! She's having temper tantrums when things don't go her way. Can the Kindergators find a way to help Miracle control her meltdowns? The Kindergators series highlights familiar issues that children, teachers, and parents everywhere will recognize. Using humor and a keen understanding of young children, Rosemary Wells creates a cast of characters who will show young readers how ...

See more details below
Hardcover
$11.90
BN.com price
(Save 20%)$14.99 List Price
Pick Up In Store

Pick Up In Store

Reserve and pick up in 60 minutes at your local store

Other sellers (Hardcover)
  • All (28) from $5.91   
  • New (18) from $5.94   
  • Used (10) from $5.91   
Note: Kids' Club Eligible. See More Details.
Sending request ...

More About This Book

Overview

"Guess what happened at school today!"

Kindergators work and play happily in Miss Harmony's class. But Miracle isn't being a good classmate! She's having temper tantrums when things don't go her way. Can the Kindergators find a way to help Miracle control her meltdowns? The Kindergators series highlights familiar issues that children, teachers, and parents everywhere will recognize. Using humor and a keen understanding of young children, Rosemary Wells creates a cast of characters who will show young readers how to work together as good neighbors.

Read More Show Less

Editorial Reviews

ALA Booklist
“Few picture books directly address the subject of personal space in such an accessible way. Wells’ details of the kindergarten classroom are spot-on, and, as always, her illustrations, perfectly capture young children’s body language and emotions.”
ALA Booklist
"Few picture books directly address the subject of personal space in such an accessible way. Wells’ details of the kindergarten classroom are spot-on, and, as always, her illustrations, perfectly capture young children’s body language and emotions."
School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 2—This installment in the series features Miracle and her antics at kindergarten. The little gator is sneaky, a bit dishonest, and dissolves into tears at the drop of a hat. Through all of the drama, her friends and teacher help her to understand her behavior and be a better classmate. The story gently focuses on honesty, turn-taking, and teamwork, and is sure to be a hit with teachers and librarians. A guide to creating harmony in the classroom reinforces the lessons of the story. Comical illustrations are cleverly detailed with textured fabric and add levity to a familiar classroom scenario.—Alison Donnelly, Collinsville Memorial Public Library, IL
Kirkus Reviews
Harry, star of the first Kindergators book, Hands Off, Harry (2011), relates the school day's dramas to his parents. And was it ever a doozy of a day. Miracle, who brings an unhealthy snack to school and doesn't want to share, spends a good portion of the day sneaking bites. But when the radiator melts the Fudgettes, Miracle melts as well, and not for the last time--her lunch isn't right, she spills her grape juice, she's not the counting-card leader, Miguel steps on her foot. Throughout, her classmates sweetly though unrealistically go out of their way to try to cheer her up and generally let her get away with her whining ways. Her teacher even awards her the Star of Bravery for the one time she counts to 10 and doesn't melt down. No mention is made of her selfishness or breaking of the rules. No doubt, these students and their teacher are models of classroom harmony, but most classes will fall far short of their example. (Wells' backmatter does provide a few tips for teachers on "Creating Harmony.") The gators are as visually distinctive as in their first outing, collaged clothing covering lumpy green skin, and Harry has not changed his active ways, doing flips in the classroom. While more didactic, William Mulcahy and Darren McKee's Zach Gets Frustrated (2012) teaches children to deal with their frustrations rather than depend on others to solve difficulties for them. (Picture book. 3-6)
Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780061921155
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 6/26/2012
  • Series: Kindergators Series
  • Pages: 40
  • Sales rank: 440,306
  • Age range: 4 - 7 Years
  • Product dimensions: 9.10 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 0.50 (d)

Meet the Author

Rosemary Wells is the creator of many unforgettable children's book characters, including Max and Ruby, McDuff, and Yoko, each of whom stars in their own book series. She is also the author of perennial favorites about universal childhood experiences, such as Noisy Nora and Read To Your Bunny. Rosemary Wells lives in upstate New York.

Rosemary Wells is the creator of many unforgettable children's book characters, including Max and Ruby, McDuff, and Yoko, each of whom stars in their own book series. She is also the author of perennial favorites about universal childhood experiences, such as Noisy Nora and Read To Your Bunny. Rosemary Wells lives in upstate New York.

Read More Show Less

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
( 0 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(0)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously
    If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble
    Why is this product inappropriate?
    Comments (optional)