3, 2, 1, Go! (I Like to Read)

by Emily Arnold McCully (Author)

3, 2, 1, Go! (I Like to Read)
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
Series: I Like to Read
Fly into fun with a determined girl engineer named Min who finds a clever way to join her big sister's games. This Level G book is perfect for young readers building their vocabulary and skills!

Big Sister Ann and her friend Bess are playing school--and Min wants to join in. But Ann tells Min she's not ready for school. "Here is the line." says Ann, "You may not step over it."

Min doesn't give up so easily, though--she finds a rock and a board, some rope and a tube, and builds herself a catapult and rocket. Launching herself into the air and over the line, Min ends up in the middle of the playdate without stepping over the line.

Beginning readers will cheer underdog Min's triumphant landing in this easy-to-read book that celebrates ingenuity and perseverance. Detailed watercolor illustrations by Caldecott medalist Emily Arnold McCully showcase the budding engineer's brilliant plan. They'll all play rocket scientists instead!

The award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

For early-to-mid first grade readers, Level G books feature more complex storylines than prior levels, and a wider variety of structure and punctuation. Illustrations offer support for decoding the more challenging vocabulary words introduced.
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Kirkus Reviews

Starred Review
A sure hit.

Booklist

This succeeds both as entertainment and instruction; the pachyderms' social interactions and STEM content are a delightful bonus.

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1--When elephants Ann and Bess play school, Ann makes it quite clear that younger Min is not welcome. "'This is a school zone Min....Here is the line, ' said Ann. ' You may not step over it.'" Clever Min is not deterred. She promptly begins gathering materials--board, rocks, a big tube, a rope, and a helmet. Before long, Min has engineered a rocket with a seesaw delivery system (Wile E. Coyote-style) that, much to Ann's dismay, takes her right into the school zone. "'Hi!' said Min. "I didn't step over the line. I flew over it.'" The text uses contractions, simple words, and also some challenging terms such as "scientist." The pen and ink with watercolor illustrations clearly depict the action and follow the text. They provide just the right amount of detail, expression, and white space to help new readers along. VERDICT This easy reader is sure to be well liked by siblings, regardless of their birth order.--Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH

Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Emily Arnold McCully

Emily Arnold McCully has written and illustrated many children's books, including the Caldecott Medal Book Mirette on the High Wire. She divides her time between New York City and her country home in upstate New York.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780823432882
Lexile Measure
320
Guided Reading Level
G
Publisher
Holiday House
Publication date
January 20, 2015
Series
I Like to Read
BISAC categories
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV002080 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Elephants
Library of Congress categories
Elephants
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