Author: Marla Frazee
Illustrator: Marla FrazeeGenre: Picture Book
Subgenre: Realistic Fiction
Themes: using creativity and imagination, friendship, doing things for others, importance of quiet time
Characters:
~Primary: Eamon, James
~Secondary: Bill, Pam
Awards: Caldecott Honor Book
Date of Publication: 2008
Publishing Company: Harcourt, Inc.
Summary: This book chronicles a week in the life of two best friends as they spend time together at a nature camp. Even though the camp is about nature, James and Eamon are much more interested in playing inside. It is not until they do something for someone else that the two boys realize how wonderful nature can be.
Recommendations: This book will be especially appealing to younger children. The simple language, comic-like style, and humor will keep children entertained while emphasizing the importance of thinking about others. Teachers and students will both enjoy reading this book aloud in class.
No comments:
Post a Comment