Tuesday, June 24, 2014

The Winning Goal by Sally Rippin -- ADVISABLE

Rippin, Sally Hey Jack!: The Winning Goal, 44 pgs. Kane Miller, 2012. $4.99. Content: G.

Jack envisioned making a lot of goals during his very first soccer game, but his coach makes him goalie instead. Even though he's out of the action, Jack learns that goalies can still be team players.

This early reader is a nice introduction to teamwork and being a good sport. The focus on soccer is nice for sports fans. Although the text is very large, and the book weighs in at only 44 pages, it has fewer pictures and longer words than the average early reader, so it may be better for slightly more practiced students.

EL (K-3) -- ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Caryn

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