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Zoe Gets Ready
by
Bethanie Deeney Murguia (Goodreads Author)
A story where getting dressed inspires big dreams!
Each day is full of possibilities, and Zoe wants to be ready for everything this one might bring. But that makes getting dressed really, really hard! If it's a twirling day, she'll need to wear the purple skirt. But if it's a cartwheeling day, she'll want the polka-dot tights. Or it might be a hiding day, perfect for the fl...more
Each day is full of possibilities, and Zoe wants to be ready for everything this one might bring. But that makes getting dressed really, really hard! If it's a twirling day, she'll need to wear the purple skirt. But if it's a cartwheeling day, she'll want the polka-dot tights. Or it might be a hiding day, perfect for the fl...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
May 1st 2012
by Arthur A. Levine Books
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FTC Disclosure: I received a finished copy of this book from the Amazon Vine Program in exchange for an honest review.
Zoe Gets Ready by Bethanie Deeney Murguia
Summary from the left inside book cover flap: " Each day is full of possibilities, and Zoe wants to be ready for every one! Should it be a pocket day? Or a cartwheeling day? A blend-in day? Or a stand-out day? One thing's for sure: If Zoe's involved, it will be a fun day!
What I liked about the book: There are many things I liked about th...more
It’s Saturday and it’s Zoe’s day to pick out what she wants to wear (instead of having to wear what other people choose for her). But she’s having trouble deciding. What kind of day is it going to be, and how does she want to spend it? One must, after all, be prepared for anything (and everything). After her mother calls her for the last time, Zoe knows exactly what to do. Dressed in pretty much everything, she exits her room, ready for the day’s adventures.
I am a sucker for a glittery cover and...more
I am a sucker for a glittery cover and...more
I fell in love with this book just by the cover alone. You cannot tell by a picture on a computer screen, but the true cover is all sparkly and embossed. It sets the stage for the many facets of little Zoe. A little girl whose weekday outfits are picked by others, but on Saturdays, glorious Saturdays, Zoe gets to do the picking.
Here in lies the dilemma, is this Saturday going to be a pocket day where you need to bring home treasures or a cartwheel day where your toes can touch the sky. Or a ble...more
Here in lies the dilemma, is this Saturday going to be a pocket day where you need to bring home treasures or a cartwheel day where your toes can touch the sky. Or a ble...more
From Melanie Swider
Since many of our classes are beginning or in the middle of fictional/narrative writing units, I loved Zoe Gets Ready by Bethanie Murguia. An important lesson for young writers is that writing topics exist in their world within the daily moments, struggles, and decisions of their days. Since thinking of stories can be so difficult for young writers, Zoe's challenge with deciding what to wear could really be inspiring to many students--such a simple, but common, problem that ch...more
Since many of our classes are beginning or in the middle of fictional/narrative writing units, I loved Zoe Gets Ready by Bethanie Murguia. An important lesson for young writers is that writing topics exist in their world within the daily moments, struggles, and decisions of their days. Since thinking of stories can be so difficult for young writers, Zoe's challenge with deciding what to wear could really be inspiring to many students--such a simple, but common, problem that ch...more
It’s Saturday and Zoe gets to decide what she wants to wear. But her dilemma is not so much about the clothes she will wear as it is about what she wants to do that day. Will it be a pocket day? Or maybe she will be twirling, or cartwheeling, or exploring. Decisions, decisions, decisions. The surprising way she solves her problem will make young readers laugh. Murguia’s dazzling illustrations add another layer of humor to this story that makes this story a winner. "Zoe Gets Ready" shows girls an...more
The sparkly cover made me think "Ugh--Fancy Nancy wannabe!"
However--thanks be--Zoe is no Nancy. Despite that cover, Zoe's closet is full of all kinds of clothes including short and hiking boots and she explores her options, sometimes in couplets, sometimes in single lines. This makes the text a bit uneven, but whether couplets of single lines,it has a nice swing.
A great choice for little girls who know that fabulousness doesn't have to include glitter, la-di-da or fake French. On the down side...more
However--thanks be--Zoe is no Nancy. Despite that cover, Zoe's closet is full of all kinds of clothes including short and hiking boots and she explores her options, sometimes in couplets, sometimes in single lines. This makes the text a bit uneven, but whether couplets of single lines,it has a nice swing.
A great choice for little girls who know that fabulousness doesn't have to include glitter, la-di-da or fake French. On the down side...more
Zoe gets ready is a good book for younger readers. When I was reading it I thought that it would be perfect for a child who is just learning to dress themselves. It would also be good for a child who is just getting into the freedom of picking out their own clothes. The illustrations paired well with the story and helped to show what was happening. Even though it doesn't say much about siblings there is a little bit of sibling life throughout the book. Overall it was a good book, but I thought t...more
Certain clothing is needed for certain days or activities, but on weekends anything goes! Zoe thinks of all the adventures she might have and all of the clothing she would need for any possible adventure she may have and puts together a one of a kind outfit. Little girls will recognize all of Zoe's concerns and love Zoe's diverse wardrobe. Great read aloud! And I loved that Zoe was given a day to express her creativity and make a choice for herself.
A young girl finally get's to choose her own outfit for the day, but has a difficult time deciding what to wear. She tries on different types of clothes based on how she feels that day. Eventually, she decides to wear a little bit of each outfit.
I thought this was a good story with a clever plot. The character was interesting and seemed to represent a real girl of that age. The illustrations are bright and colorful.
I thought this was a good story with a clever plot. The character was interesting and seemed to represent a real girl of that age. The illustrations are bright and colorful.
"On school days, soccer days, and rainy days, someone else always chooses what Zoe will wear." "But today is Saturday, and that means Zoe gets to decide". The fun of the story is watching Zoe decide what kind of a day it is going to be based on each piece of clothing she puts on. The illustrations are bright and fun and Zoe's ultimate choice is really sweet.
At first I was worried that this was a book that would praise girly girls for picking sweet outfits and always looking CUTE. But no, many of the outfits were chosen for their versatility or functionality and in the end, the book gives girls the idea that they can do it all (which, we really can't do, but it's nice to be encouraging!).
I love any books about girls and their fascination with girly things, not so girly things and making decisions for themselves. Zoe cannot decide what to wear. Does she want to have a pocket day? a twirly day? At the end we find out what Zoe decided...and her mom will be happy she didn't make a mess.
It has been a while since I have seen a good solid picture book about getting dressed. This one does everything. Child's point of view, imagination, scans well, and doesn't get bogged down by what goes where. Should please toddlers and preschoolers. Good for storytimes as well.
Excellent girl appeal from the textured sparkly cover to relatable Zoe. Darling illustrations. My 3-yr-old thinks Zoe is drawings of herself. The story itself ...I was Zoe! My 1st grade classmates and I had twirling days every week, but NEVER on a dangerous "Friday-flip-up-day"!
Zoe gets to choose what she wears on Saturdays. She lets her imagination go wild as she decides if she will have a pocket day, a touch the sky day or an exploring day among other ideas. Fun summery colors add to the imagination of the little girl. Great for preschool and kindergarten.
What a fabulous children's book. My daughter and I really enjoyed reading this one. Not only was the story engaging for her, but it's one she related to. Zoe and my daughter seemed to have a lot in common, as like Zoe my daughter really enjoys trying on various outfits through out the day, and has a hard time trying to decide which outfit is perfect for the day's activities. In the story, each outfit Zoe chooses/tries on goes along with what she wants to do that day. She tries on several outfits...more
Funny, creative character explores possibilities for her Saturday, with astounding results. This will appeal to little girls (maybe some boys?) and uses colorful appealing language. Not much more to the story than that, but for some it will be enough.
Zoe gets to pick her outfit only on Saturdays, so today she can't decide and must do so quickly (with no mess) before her mom calls her again.
This book is very relatable for little girls 3-7 years old, it's an experience they've all been through. The illustrations are soft, pastel-tone colorful and gorgeous. The text is simple and short, and the font, while fun-looking, is still readable if they're already beginning readers. My daughter read it herself with a little help. It has fun expressions...more
This book is very relatable for little girls 3-7 years old, it's an experience they've all been through. The illustrations are soft, pastel-tone colorful and gorgeous. The text is simple and short, and the font, while fun-looking, is still readable if they're already beginning readers. My daughter read it herself with a little help. It has fun expressions...more
At the end of a busy week when the schedule and activities are dictated and inflexible is ... Saturday! The one day a week when Zoe gets to decide what she will wear- and the freedom to choose what the day will hold. Kids will relate to this!
Spunky Zoe has to decide how to dress for the day since it's her day to choose what she wears....but there are so many options, how's a girl to choose? Cute illustrations and a main character with imagination make this book a fun read.
I love this book! Oh, the FABULOUS day of the week when mom lets her little Zoe pick out her outfit for the day!!! We watch as her fanciful imagination considers the endless possibilities. A glittery gem sure to make any girl smile!
How many moms ( or in my case aunts) have waited for their precious little girls to get ready to go out for the day. Cute little book the many choice that our little ones face when get ready. Really sweet read for mother daughter bonding
This book is cute but I feel like its geared more to girls. I think it would be a good book to read to a child who has a particular interest in expressing themselves through clothes. It could also be used to spark discussion on expressing yourself.
I giggled and laughed out loud. It's Zoe's day to decide what to wear and what kind of a day it will be. There is a perfect ending to match. I think this would be a fun mentor text for writing!
Jul 24, 2012
Rosalia
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Zoe gets to pick what she wears on Saturdays. She goes through her closet picking out what might be right for the days activities.
Very little text, lots of great illustrations, very funny.
Very little text, lots of great illustrations, very funny.
Lots of fun here and who doesn't want to have on the right outfit if it turns out to be "a twirly day?" Her final outfit explains alot about the clothing habits of many little kids.
Zoe goes through a ton of clothes as she thinks about what kind of day she might have. She settles for wearing them all and keeping her options open. I thought it was a lot of fun.
I loved this book! A very cute book to introduce to kids the idea of decision making and problem solving. It is also a great book to show how a child can be independent.
I like that Zoe gets the chance to pick out her own outfit. This is a good story about gaining independence and provides a comic relief also.
Cute story about a young girl getting herself ready in the morning. Quick read with easy text. A fun read aloud with fun pictures.
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Aug 22, 2012 01:14pm