The Day I Had to Play With My Sister: A My First I Can Read Book

by Crosby Newell Bonsall

2000 RECORDED BOOKS AUDIO CASSETTE

Genres: Childrens, 1st Grade, Fiction, Picture Books, Humor

Audio Cassette

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

Crosby Barbara Newell Bonsall, b. Jan. 2, 1921; d. Jan. 10, 1995 was an American artist and children's book author and illustrator. She wrote and illustrated more than 40 children's books.

Bonsall began writing and illustrating for juvenile readers after working for advertising firms.

Born Crosby Barbara Newell, she married George Bonsall.

Works were published as Crosby Newell, Crosby Bonsall, and Crosby Newell Bonsall.

Reviews

[Mya]

I loved the overall concept and plot of the story, however the ending was a let down. However, I would recommend this book to children!

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K]

This book had such a rude ending. It certainly wasn't a message that I wanted my kids to walk away with.

[Rose Rosetree]

Both the big brother and the little sister are experts at playing hide-and-seek. Only catch? Both believe in a different set of rules.

In this super-easy First Reader, a small number of words must stretch a very long way.

Fortunately, who among us hasn't played a game as frustrating as the one recounted -- and illustrated -- in this book.

Possibly the best thing about this excellent book is the title: Savor its FIVE STAR charm, Goodreaders.

[Wendy Alcantara]

It's a cute short novel about a brother and little sister. He is showing her how to play hide and seek but get frustrated because she is not quiet understanding the concept. I know we all can relate with siblings. It's a cute short story to read to kids who are in kindergarten. This book is consider "my first" book so its for beginners. I enjoyed it , wish it had a better ending.

[Rosa Cline]

A level 1 reader with simple words per page; a big brother tries to teach his little sister to play hide and seek. Cute beginning reader book.

[Roger]

The art is better than the story and the title is completely off. He didn't have to play with her, he invited her to play.

[Muyu]

@2018-07-28 00:33:24

[Hope]

Read at the Kilbourn Public Library 📚 in Wisconsin (dad loved this one, especially the accuracy of it)

[Owen Bishop]

The older brother wants to play dide and seek but the little sister doesn't know how.

[Dolly]

This book is probably best for beginning readers reading to themselves. It doesn't lend itself so good to reading aloud. It's not always clear what's going on and the brother's frustration isn't constructive. It might be a good reflection of some older brother/younger sister relationships, but the story doesn't really have a plot or moral to it. Just an okay story.

[Karen]

This is the worst children's book I have ever read. It's confusing and ultimately has a terrible and cruel message. I was literally speechless when I got to the end and refused to read it out loud. It's a library book but I am sorely tempted to destroy it and buy them something better.

[Consuelo]

The Day I Had to Play With My Sister" by Crosby Bonsall, is a story about a brother and sister playing hide and seek. However, the little sister does not know how to play. In the meantime, the brother gets very frustrated because she will not play. He give up and walks away. Level 0.5

[Christine]

My six year old picked it out at school.

This book is good for an easy reader for your child but has no story line. Siblings play a couple games of hide and seek. The book ends with the line, " I don't want to play with you anymore".

[babyhippoface]

Beginning readers do not have to be boring. Crosby Bonsall is proof.

[Rebecca]

Fun book that kids who have siblings can relate to. Sisters get in a fight but are forced to play with each other. On recommended book list

[Htmacauley]

They played hide and go seek!

[Wilson]

I thought it was okay.

[Ashley Allen]

I really did not like this book at all. I would not use it in my classroom. I did not see any value in this book. It is an easy read and would be a transitional chapter book.

[Jim]

really liked this because the ending is Real, not preachy.

[Aaliyah]

I RARELY give books three stars, but this was pretty bad.

[Deborah Harris]

AR Quiz No. 35988 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 0.5 - AR Pts: 0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP, RV

[Edward Creter]

A hide and seek game that feels negative in the end, even with the Bomsall humor. Treat with kid gloves.

[Wilson]

i thought it was okay.

[Yasuko]

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