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24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503807730$18.95
(4)
K-3
Beginning Sports series.
Appropriate for young elementary-age children, this series provides brief, motivational introductions to a variety of sports. Appealing color photos complement easy-to-read but minimal texts (written in both second and third person) covering each sport's equipment, clothing, and rules, along with suggestions on how to keep safe while participating. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Beginning Sports titles: Cross-Country Skiing, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Ice Fishing, and T-Ball.
(4)
1-3
Sidney & Sydney series.
Illustrated by
Luisa Montalto.
This book finds the name-sharing third graders maneuvering their friendship through school challenges including a spelling bee, dodgeball, and a school play. Spunky, fashion-loving girl Sydney and easy-going, sporty boy Sidney share their breezy, entertaining stories in short alternating chapters. The kids come off as older than eight years old in both their narration and the abundant color illustrations.
176 pp.
| Dutton
| October, 2004
|
TradeISBN 0-525-47346-7$15.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Glin Dibley.
The son of circus performers, Phillip longs for a more conventional life and moves in with his aunt and uncle. Unfortunately, they live in "the unofficial Dodgeball Capital of the World," and klutzy Phillip is lousy at the sport. Though fast-paced, the book never quite fulfills the comic potential promised by its silly premise.