Biscuit's New Trick (My First I Can Read Series)

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories (Illustrator)

Overview

Biscuit doesn't want to play fetch the ball—until the ball lands in a mud puddle. Then Biscuit can't wait to show off his new trick!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780064443081
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	04/10/2001
Series:	My First I Can Read Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.78(w) x 6.96(h) x 0.09(d)
Lexile:	BR (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Alyssa Satin Capucilli is the author of the bestselling Biscuit books as well as the Katy Duck books and many other beloved children's books. She lives in a book-filled home in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

Pat Schories's engaging illustrations of the puppy Biscuit are modeled on her own dog. In addition to having illustrated all the Biscuit books, she is also the artist and author of He's Your Dog and Mouse Around. Ms. Schories lives in Hopewell Junction, New York.

Editorial Reviews

Capucilli's (Bathtime for Biscuit, not reviewed) frolicsome puppy romps through another adventure in this latest entry in the My First I Can Read Book series. Biscuit's owner attempts to teach the energetic pup how to fetch a ball. Instead, Biscuit rolls over, retrieves a bone, and chases the cat before finally returning with the ball. Capucilli skillfully relates a lively tale using simple language. The humorous antics of the pup will hold beginning readers' interest while brief, simple sentences and repetition of words allows them to master the tale on their own. Story and artwork are in perfect harmony. Schories's bright illustrations capture the impetuous spirit of the frisky canine and offer visual clues to support the words. The combination of engaging text and vivacious pictures provides encouragement for reluctant readers. This continuation of the lovable puppy's capers is a real treat and will have audiences clamoring for more. (Easy reader. 46)

Kirkus Reviews