Oh No, Noah!

by Johanna Hurwitz, Mike Reed (Illustrations)

Moving to a new neighborhood means having to make new friends-which makes klutzy Noah more than a little nervous. And even though Mo, the spunky but nosy girl who lives next door, introduces him to her group of friends, he still has to find a way to win them over. Noah can't juggle like Mo, whistle like Peter, or read while standing on his head like Jessica. But can showing off a bizarre housewarming present do the trick? What must he do to impress them before he can call them friends? This likeable new character, with his familiar dilemma, is sure to become a favorite with Johanna Hurwitz's legions of young fans.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2002

About the author

Johanna Hurwitz is an American author of more than sixty children's books. She has sold millions of books in many different languages.

Reviews

[Jeceka Pitchford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Noah learns that telling the truth is always the best thing to do, even if you think you will get into big trouble. It is a fun read for upper elementary and teaches a good lesson. Sometimes children think that if they lie, they can avoid trouble. this book will teach them that telling the truth in a hard situation will actually help them avoid trouble the most.

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Noah moves to a new neighborhood with his family. After he shows several neighborhood kids a stuffed deer head that his father's boss gifted to the family, he makes fast friends. Noah's antics soon find him in hot water and he must confess his mistakes to his parents. Noah learns about the importance of honesty and loyalty in friendship.

Oh No, Noah would be appropriate for readers between seven and eight years of age. The large print and scattered illustrations will help readers transition from picture books to chapter books. Children may also identify with Noah's fears about moving to a new neighborhood and his struggles with truth and loyalty. The book would serve well in lessons about theme and plot structure.

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not bad for younger kids, particularly boys moving to a new situation and with a propensity for trouble.

[E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noah has a deer head that he showed to his friends and they buried it and had a funeral.

[LLash · Rating 4 out of 5]

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