- Mass Market Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Puffin USA; Reprint edition (Dec 21 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0140387927
- ISBN-13: 978-0140387926
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 14.5 x 0.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 113 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3-- Two fictionalized accounts of true incidents reported in newspapers. A Snake Mistake tells of a farmer's efforts to fool his hens into laying more eggs by placing fake eggs--light bulbs--in their nests. The bulbs not only tricked the hens but a snake as well, who ate them and then had to have them surgically removed. Bob and Shirley is the story of two large, old lobsters who were taken from Maine waters and shipped to a fish market in Philadelphia. When their plight was made public, protesters picketed the market, and the lobsters were returned to the ocean. Smith's illustrations for each title are clear, bright, and uncluttered; they complement the straightforward and unusual story lines. First- and second-grade readers will find these titles just right. The size and style of the type is appropriate for the targeted audience, but not oversized, and the stories are motivating enough to be useful with older, less able readers. These first entries in a new series should be a big success. --Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, IA
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Bob and Shirley are two huge lobsters who live in the ocean near Maine. One day they are caught in a net. Will they end up as someone's dinner? This amazing true story includes Science Fun activities to encourage children to observe and learn.
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This review is from: Science Easy To Read Level 1 Bob And Shirley (Mass Market Paperback)
Reason for Reading: Ds read aloud to me as his reader.This is a cute book we've had for quite some time. I read it aloud to ds a few times when he was much younger and to older brother way back closer to the time when the book was originally published. Finally it went into the pile of readers. Based on a true story, this tells of how two lobsters from Maine, where laws protect lobsters over 25 pounds, were caught in a net and taken to Rhode Island. Their travels took them through several states until they ended up in a Philadelphia window display. When it was realized that the lobsters were from Maine and word got out people took peaceful action to save the lobsters from the dinner table and have them sent back to their home in Maine waters. An interesting true-life story. Sympathy lies with the lobsters, of course, but the point of view is fair and the fishermen and fishseller are never made out to be bad guys. A fun story, too bad it is out of print, but worth while picking up at a reasonable used price, especially for animal lovers.
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True Story of 2 Lobsters Who Get a 2nd Chance at Life,
By Nicola Manning - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Science Easy To Read Level 1 Bob And Shirley (Mass Market Paperback)
Reason for Reading: Ds read aloud to me as his reader.This is a cute book we've had for quite some time. I read it aloud to ds a few times when he was much younger and to older brother way back closer to the time when the book was originally published. Finally it went into the pile of readers. Based on a true story, this tells of how two lobsters from Maine, where laws protect lobsters over 25 pounds, were caught in a net and taken to Rhode Island. Their travels took them through several states until they ended up in a Philadelphia window display. When it was realized that the lobsters were from Maine and word got out people took peaceful action to save the lobsters from the dinner table and have them sent back to their home in Maine waters. An interesting true-life story. Sympathy lies with the lobsters, of course, but the point of view is fair and the fishermen and fishseller are never made out to be bad guys. A fun story, too bad it is out of print, but worth while picking up at a reasonable used price, especially for animal lovers. |
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