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Boris series.
In this new series, readers meet Boris, a warthog kid with big dreams. In Move, a boring family trip to the park turns into a wild adventure; in Lizard, Boris tries (unsuccessfully) to add a Komodo dragon to his ever-growing pet menagerie. New readers will respond positively to brightly saturated illustrations and easily digestible text. Instructions for related projects are included. Review covers these titles: Boris Gets a Lizard and Boris on the Move.
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Boris series.
Boris, an average warthog kid with a go-getter attitude, returns in two new adventures. In Win, Boris and friends train for their school's upcoming Field Day; in Light, Boris and friends make their first attempt at camping in the backyard. Relatable situations will help new readers make connections, and color-saturated illustrations extend the narrative. DIY projects are appended. Review covers these Boris titles: Boris for the Win and Boris Sees the Light.
76 pp.
| Scholastic/Branches
| May, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-0-545-48442-8$15.99
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PaperISBN 978-0-545-48443-5$4.99
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Boris series.
In this new series, readers meet Boris, a warthog kid with big dreams. In Move, a boring family trip to the park turns into a wild adventure; in Lizard, Boris tries (unsuccessfully) to add a Komodo dragon to his ever-growing pet menagerie. New readers will respond positively to brightly saturated illustrations and easily digestible text. Instructions for related projects are included. Review covers these titles: Boris Gets a Lizard and Boris on the Move.
(3)
1-3
Boris series.
Boris, an average warthog kid with a go-getter attitude, returns in two new adventures. In Win, Boris and friends train for their school's upcoming Field Day; in Light, Boris and friends make their first attempt at camping in the backyard. Relatable situations will help new readers make connections, and color-saturated illustrations extend the narrative. DIY projects are appended. Review covers these Boris titles: Boris for the Win and Boris Sees the Light.