Alice and the Birthday Giant (First Flight Early Readers Level 2) - Softcover

Green, John F

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550415409 ISBN 13: 9781550415407

Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2000

Synopsis

Alice is hoping to have an extraordinary day. It is her birthday and she has wished for something really big. But the "something big" turns out to be a giant who suddenly appears in her bedroom and causes chaos at her birthday party. All the giant really wants is to return home (and have some hot dogs and ice cream before he goes)! Alice must quickly get some magical help from the librarian Ms. McKracken before everything gets out of control!

About this title

From the Publisher:

First Flight is an exciting new series of beginning readers. The series presents titles which include songs, poems, adventures, mysteries, and humor by established authors and illustrators. First Flight makes the introduction to reading fun and satisfying for the young reader.

First Flight is available in 4 levels to correspond to reading development.

Level 1 - Pre-school-Grade 1

Large type, repetition of simple concepts that are perfect for reading aloud, easy vocabulary and endearing characters in short simple stories for the earliest reader.

Level 2 - Grade 1-Grade 3

Longer sentences, higher level of vocabulary, repetition, and high-interest stories for the progressive reader.

Level 3 - Grade 2-Grade 4

Simple stories with more involved plots and a simple chapter format for the newly independent reader.

Level 4 - Grade 3-Up (First Flight Chapter Books)

More challenging level, minimal illustrations for the independant reader.

About the Author:

Maryann Kovalski, one of Canada's most beloved children's writers/illustrators, has received many honors, including the Governor General's Award shortlist, a CLA Notable, a Parent's Choice Illustrator's Honor, and two nominations for the Mr. Christie's Book Award. Born in the Bronx, Maryann was inspired by a recent move back to New York to completely overhaul her 1992 bestseller, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, with a brand new story and locations that celebrate the Bronx of her youth.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1550415409
• ISBN 13: 9781550415407
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Kovalski Maryann