Buzby

by Julia Hoban, John Himmelman (Illustrator)

Overview

Buzby the kitten goes out to look for his first job and finds work as a busboybut he makes a few mistakes. "His sweetness wins him the support of some VIP customers, who won't let management fire him when Buzby's errors become too public. Perky drawings back the story, which should appeal to children's strong sense of fair play."BL.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780064441520
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/30/1992
Series:	I Can Read Book 2 Series
Edition description:	REPRINT
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	460L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Julia Hoban's books for children include the I Can Read Books Buzby and Buzby to the Rescue, both illustrated by John Himmelman. An actress and playwright, Ms. Hoban lives in New York City.

John Himmelman is the illustrator of Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights, and several other children's books, including the popular Buzby, an I Can Read Book by Julia Hoban. He lives in Killingworth, CT.

Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 3The I Can Read series from HarperCollins has been a favorite of both parents and teachers for providing interesting content and controlled reading levels which make them ideal for beginning readers. This audiocassette version of Busby by Julia Hoban and read by the author sets a new standard of excellence for the series. Busby is a delightful young cat whose mother tells him that since he is a big kitten, he must go and find a job. His mother impresses upon him that he has three talents: he is clean, he is polite, and he is a good mouser. His first attempts to find a job are not successful; however, he finally becomes a busboy at a grand hotel. Despite his hard work, Busby fails as a busboy and is fired, but the guests of the hotel insist that he be retained, and Busby is elevated to doorman. Teachers and parents will appreciate the quiet humor, the way Hoban reads her story, and the nice sound effects. What really makes this book and cassette a favorite with all adults who work with children is the underlying theme of self-reliance and the need to take responsibility. Seldom is a moral presented in such an unobtrusive manner so that children will get the point without feeling that someone is preaching. This cassette package belongs in every school and public library.-Linda R. Skeele, Western Elementary School, Georgetown, KY

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