Field Day

Field DayField Day! (Step into Reading) by Ashley Evans, Candice Ransom
ISBN: 0593643674
Format: Early Reader
Source: MSL Book Review
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four-stars

Field Day is a transitional leveled reader in a series starring the Day kids (brother and sister). The short, declarative sentences tell the story of these elementary school-age siblings enjoying their field day. Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Field Day, and identify with the many activities (bouncy house, tug of war, etc.). The Day siblings are brown-skinned; the classmates are diverse in skin color and ableness. 

 New readers will enjoy this outing.The simple words, rhyming couplets and brightly colorful illustrations offer clues to help readers decode text. Recommended for public and school library collections. 

Reviewed by Deanna Contrino, SLMS/MLIS, Young School Librarian, Saco

four-stars