Sun 11 Jul 2010
KID REVIEW: Jaiden relates to “The Pirate of Kindergarten”
Posted by Pat under Book reviews, Uncategorized
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Ginny didn’t plan on being a pirate.
She was just a kindergartener who saw two of everything. Ginny sometimes got frustrated when she ran into chairs, read words twice or had trouble cutting out shapes, but she thought everyone saw the same things she did.
Until the annual vision screening, and a follow-up appointment with an eye doctor. Soon, Ginny had her own eye patch and saw just one of everything.
The Pirate of Kindergarten (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010) by George Ella Lyon and Lynne Avril helps readers see what Ginny sees — both before and after her patch.
Today’s reviewer, Jaiden, enjoyed reading about Ginny because she used to wear an eye patch, too. Although, her patches weren’t black like Ginny’s. They came in lots of colorful options.
Today’s reviewer: Jaiden
Age: Almost 6
Things I like to do: Play with my mom and friends.
This book was about: A girl in school who sees two of everything.
The best part was when: She could see one of everything.
I laughed when: The teacher said, “We read with our eyes, not our noses.”
My favorite line or phrase in the book: “Mind your own bunnies.”
Three words that describe this book: “Pirates.” “Two. ” “Everything.”
Other kids reading this book should watch for: Hearts around her when she hugs a book.
You should read this book because: It’s funny. And, I used to wear a patch, so this book helps you know how it feels.
Thanks, Jaiden!
If you’d like to learn more about author George Ella Lyon, visit her website. It has information about her books, poems and school visits.
If you’d like to learn more about illustrator Lynne Avril, visit her website. Or read this kid review of Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse, another book she illustrated.
I am the illustrator of “The Pirate of Kindergarten”! I really enjoyed reading Jaiden’s review of the book. I’m glad she liked the book, and especially the picture of Ginny with the hearts all around her as she is holding the book – that’s really the way I feel about books too – that’s why I drew it that way in the picture! That is so cool that you had the choice of a lot of different colored patches, Jaiden! Fashion is smashin’!