Born to Read

By Sierra, Judy & Brown, Marc Tolon

Publishers Summary:
THE AWARD-WINNING COLLABORATORS of the New York Times #1 picture book bestseller Wild About Books are back with a new story that promotes books and reading. Told in Judy Sierra’s inimitable read-aloud rhyme, the narrative chronicles the amazing successes of Sam—thanks to his early love of books. The story ranges from Sam’s infancy, when his mother reads him a picture book (“then another, then another, then another . . . such a perfect, patient mother”), to school age, when he cleverly uses some of his favorite books to rid his town of the rampaging baby giant, Grundaloon. “‘Here’s my secret,’ Sam decreed. ‘Readers win and winners read.’” Marc Brown’s playful pictures joyously complement this fun-to-read, upbeat story

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ISBN
978-0-37584-687-8
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on December 1, 2008

K-Gr 2 In quick, quirky rhymed couplets, Sierra relates the story of Sam, who starts reading as soon as his eyes open and never, ever stopseven when he plays basketball. There's a book (or three) out there for all of his various interests, and those he chooses help him with everything from winning bike races to saving the town from a marauding baby giant. To befriend the latter, he pulls out an assortment of classics (including "The Cat in the Hat" and an Arthur title), some cake, and a cup of tea, all of which work...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

Because he's a born reader, young Sam accomplishes extraordinary feats: he reads the dictionary at age three, speeds to vic...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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