The Horn Book Guide

EASY READERS

Roberts, Carole

Beth's Job

24 pp. | Houghton/Sandpiper | March, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-15-206710-6 $12.99

(4) K-3 Green Light Readers series. Illustrated by Michael Garland. When her teacher doles out classroom jobs, Beth is bummed to be plant waterer; she'd rather be flag holder, pet monitor, line leader, etc. Her job just doesn't seem important enough--until one day a beautiful yellow flower sprouts. The story, accompanied by synthetic-looking illustrations, is slight but entertaining. Four "What Do You Think?" questions are appended.

Reviewer: Alissa C. Salamone