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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-100553112333
ISBN-139780553112337
eBay Product ID (ePID)4543251
Product Key Features
Book TitleCassie's Word Quilt
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
Topicconcepts / Words, People & Places / United States / African American, General, People & Places / United States / General
IllustratorYes, Ringgold, Faith
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorFaith Ringgold
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight5.1 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2001-038106
Reviews"This is a wordbook, but much more. A wonderful vehicle for one-on-one sharing and classroom use."-School Library Journal "Vibrant and friendly, this will make pre-reading skill development fun."-Booklist, "This is a wordbook, but much more. A wonderful vehicle for one-on-one sharing and classroom use."- School Library Journal "Vibrant and friendly, this will make pre-reading skill development fun."- Booklist
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal[E]
Grade ToSecond Grade
SynopsisIn this 32-page lap book we join Cassie, the main character from the picture book Tar Beach. As she takes us on a tour of her home, neighborhood, and school, dozens of new words are introduced with simple labels throughout. Young readers will love the simple story line and all the new words they'll encounter. They'll relish the beautifully designed spreads, each with its own quilt motif. The bright, boldly colored pages will attract even the youngest lookers, and the words will teach pre-reading skills to slightly older children. The size makes it perfect for story hours, and the price makes it perfect for every home., The main character of Coretta Scott King Award and Caldecott Honor winner Tar Beach returns in this imaginative exploration of words, with illustrations that echo artist Faith Ringgold's famous story quilts. Join Cassie, the main character from the picture book Tar Beach , as she takes readers on a tour of her home, neighborhood, and school, introducing dozens of new words and their meaning. Young readers will relish the beautifully designed spreads, each with its own quilt motif. A perfect storytime for kids of all ages, the bright, boldly colored pages will attract even the youngest lookers, while teaching vocabulary and important pre-reading skills to older children.