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Read All About It!
Tyrone rules the school!
He's king of the monkey bars, a math machine, and a science whiz.
The only thing he doesn't like about school is reading. Books are so boring! But when strange visitors start dropping by the classroom for story hour, Tyrone discovers there's more to books than just words on pages.
Tyrone and his friends are swept up in a mysterious adventure that land...more
He's king of the monkey bars, a math machine, and a science whiz.
The only thing he doesn't like about school is reading. Books are so boring! But when strange visitors start dropping by the classroom for story hour, Tyrone discovers there's more to books than just words on pages.
Tyrone and his friends are swept up in a mysterious adventure that land...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
April 22nd 2008
by HarperCollins
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"Read All About It" is a children’s picture book written for primary and intermediate readers. Written by former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter, Jenna Bush, this book tells the story of a little boy who discovers the joy of reading. Although Tyrone is thoroughly convinced at the onset of the story that books are "stinky," he comes to find out that many interesting and wonderful characters come to life through reading.
I gave the book a 3-star rating for its easy readability and important...more
I gave the book a 3-star rating for its easy readability and important...more
Laura and Jenna Bush, Read All About It! (HarperCollins, 2008)
Surprisingly cute little book dedicated to the promotion of literacy in reading-resistant kids (mostly boys, which should be no surprise), though it does beg the question: how do you get reading-resistant kids to approach literacy by, well, reading a book? Be that as it may, however, Read All About It! takes the standard bait we bibliophiles dangle in front of non-readers—that books can take you all kinds of places your feet (or car o...more
Surprisingly cute little book dedicated to the promotion of literacy in reading-resistant kids (mostly boys, which should be no surprise), though it does beg the question: how do you get reading-resistant kids to approach literacy by, well, reading a book? Be that as it may, however, Read All About It! takes the standard bait we bibliophiles dangle in front of non-readers—that books can take you all kinds of places your feet (or car o...more
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This is a cute little story about a boy who does not like the library and thinks the only thing you will find in the there are stinky pages! Too cute! I loved how the teacher read to them daily and over time, the stories began to "come alive." When the kids could no longer find the pig in their room, they searched the entire school and ended up finding him where else? The library of course!
When I started the book and read the part about the boy not liking the library, my son looked at me and sa...more
When I started the book and read the part about the boy not liking the library, my son looked at me and sa...more
I read this to 1st graders when they came on a visit to tour the public library. They loved it and where able to predict where Tyrone's pig went! They mentioned other pig stories ... chapter books ... where a pig(s) served as the main character. Charlotte's Web, Quentin Corn, and True Story of the Three Little Pigs
My favorite children's book of all time. Thought maybe it was a children's book to be enjoyed by adults, but a class of 1st graders certainly let me know I had underestimated them. My children had always enjoyed the book, but I thought it was my excitement reflecting off them. The class loved all the hidden messages just as much as I did. I just get giddy when the story, illustrations, and message flows over every generation and draws them in. This is just a book that leaves you feeling good--an...more
This book would be great to read to emergent readers. It addresses the important task of motivating students to read. In this story, the main character, Tyrone, doesn't like books, and he will not even go into the library, claiming he would rather play outside and do things that are "real," but this changes when his teacher starts reading aloud to the class stories that interest Tyrone. By the end of the book, he realizes just how fun reading can be, because, "You never know who you are going to...more
Laura Bush signed my copy of this book last year at Vromans. Met her quickly as we were ushered through the line. Very beautiful and nice lady (what I ascertained from my 30 second meeting ;))
Cute book I read tonight to my daughter. Loved the names of the various teachers and workers at the school. Guess where Ms. Gravy works? Encourages children to read and to go to the library. Colorful, detailed illustrations.
Cute book I read tonight to my daughter. Loved the names of the various teachers and workers at the school. Guess where Ms. Gravy works? Encourages children to read and to go to the library. Colorful, detailed illustrations.
What a great book about a boy named Tyrone. He is the class clown and thinks that he is too cool for the library. But when Ms. Libro introduces him to the world of books and opens his mind up to the great characters you meet in books, Tyrone starts to re-think his feelings for the library. Loved the story and illustrations. Great book for children just starting school.
There will be times when you will have that student that isn't interested in books. This story would be perfect to read to a child so that he/she can see the power of reading books and how you can read books that interest you. This book is so awesome because it helps a child who doesn't like to read become excited about reading.
Maybe a two point five. It wasn't terrible. It just ... you can't help but read it and think the only reason it ever got published was the last name of the authors.
I mean, if it actually encourages a child somewhere to enjoy reading? Bravo. I just can't help but think there are other stories that would do it better.
I mean, if it actually encourages a child somewhere to enjoy reading? Bravo. I just can't help but think there are other stories that would do it better.
Tyrone Brown is a boy who thinks reading is "so last year", but he soon gets in on an adventure that shows him otherwise. Read All About It brings out the fun you can have with your imagination and a good book put together. A fun and upbeat story that will encourage young minds to explore the world of books.
Tyrone rules the school, every place except the library - he doesn't like books, in his own words, "books are So last year." That all changes one day during story hour when an unexpected visitor arrives.
I was interested to read this book because I saw it advertised on TV and saw who the authors were. I really liked how on the chalkboard there would be tributes to famous childrens books and how it changed every time you turned the page (Also, the rules changed on a daily basis) While this book ha...more
I was interested to read this book because I saw it advertised on TV and saw who the authors were. I really liked how on the chalkboard there would be tributes to famous childrens books and how it changed every time you turned the page (Also, the rules changed on a daily basis) While this book ha...more
Humorous, colorful illustrations by Denis Brunkus help tell this story of Tyrone, a boy who can’t be bothered with libraries until the librarian opens up a world of adventure inside of books. Tyrone is won over and becomes a big fan of the library and books.Gr k-4
Lots of students hate to read...including this boy. But he learns to love it and hopefully this book will help other students who have not had good experiences with books to learn to love them! I would read this to any student that doesn't seem thrilled about books.
Excellent book. Not on my required reading list - but think it is fantastic fvor reluctant readers. It's about mystery, friends, teachers, and is a funny, realistic look at a boy who hates to read and how he starts to like reading because of his teacher.
I love this book because it is about a little boy that thinks he is good at everything, that is real. He refuses to go into the library to get a book or listen to the teacherr read, until that one day he notices that everyone is enjoying the book that is being read.
I like this because as a teacher I have to also encountered too many times the child that exhibits these behaviors about books. It seems that there is not enought time to enjoy a good book in these young childrens lives. They are bei...more
I like this because as a teacher I have to also encountered too many times the child that exhibits these behaviors about books. It seems that there is not enought time to enjoy a good book in these young childrens lives. They are bei...more
I was looking forward to this, and then was disappointed by the first half (which just seemed kind of contrived and vaguely annoying), but then was pleased again with the second half and the ending. Overall, a fun book.
Thought this book was really cute and my daughter loved it. My three year old wanted me to read this one over and over. Lots of good pictures that keep the little ones captivated and wanting to know what happens next.
We met Laura Bush at Vromans and she signed our copy! She was gracious, kind, and beautiful. The book is charming and a wonderful way to encourage reading.
I was unimpressed. I wanted it to be more. I think this will be of interest to anyone wanted to read picture books by famous people. Grades K+
Good story, great pictures, overall a great book! I was expecting a few plot holes or annoying stretches of credulity, but it all worked for me.
This book will be used to create lifelong lovers of reading in the classroom. It also helps to promote visualization and imagination in students.
Jul 29, 2011
Sandybear76
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I love this book!! I haven't read it lately so it is in my bookbag for school tomorrow'sclasses.
This book shows the importance of reading. Books can take your imagination anywhere. The library is important and can open a while new world for children.
Cute story to hook reluctant readers. Loved the booklists posted on the classroom walls. Fun illustrations.
Books are boring.. until Tyrone starts listening - then the characters come alive.
So cute very enjoyable book. I was getting a bigger kick out of it than my daughter!
Nov 09, 2008
Jackie
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Jackie by:
Kathy M.
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Tyrone Brown rules the school, or so he thinks. Every day when Ms. Libro reads out loud to the class, he is
SO
bored. That is until one day he realized he actually liked storytime. Characters came alive and visited the classroom. When the book was finished, Tyrone and his classmates were sad that the characters had disappeared...or did they? Well, imagine that, they were right there inside a good book, in a place Tyrone never bothered to visit: the library!
Wonderfully expressive illustrations a...more
Wonderfully expressive illustrations a...more
Former first lady, Laura Bush, and her daughter join forces to tell the story of Tyrone, a boy who loves math, science, and the monkey bars, but avoids the library. Things change when characters start coming to life as his teacher reads aloud. Kids learn that you "never know who you'll meet" in the books at the library! I especially enjoyed the classroom posters and the posted reading lists as the titles are all familiar, kid favorites! The illustrator, Denise Brunkus, is a favorite of children...more
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Laura Lane Welch Bush is the former First Lady of the United States and the wife of the forty-third and current President of the United States George W. Bush.
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