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Loudmouth George
Loudmouth George & the Big Race
George brags, procrastinates, and offers excuses instead of training for the big race--much to his later embarrassment.
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
Hardcover
First published January 1, 1983
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May 18, 2010
“Loudmouth George and the Big Race” is another wonderful book from Nancy Carlson starring George and Harriet and this time, George gets over his head when he believes that he will win the big race without training while Harriet trains for the race. “Loudmouth George and the Big Race” is a brilliant book for children who love books about racing.
Nancy Carlson’s story about how George did not train for the big race brilliantly tells children about the importance of training for a race and how you can succeed in doing your best in the race if you keep on practicing everyday. Harriet proves to be a positive role model in this story as she shows children how you can be successful in a race if you train hard, while George shows children the consequences of not training for a race which includes getting tired too easily. Nancy Carlson’s illustrations are cute and hilarious as they show images of George looking tired or arrogant in every image as he just lounges around the house all throughout the week. The illustrations of Harriet looking determined every time she trains are cute and inspiring, as the images will make children look at training in a positive way.
“Loudmouth George and the Big Race” is a great book that shows children about the advantages of training hard for a race and the disadvantages of not training for a race. I would recommend this book to children ages four and up since there is nothing inappropriate in this book.
Nancy Carlson’s story about how George did not train for the big race brilliantly tells children about the importance of training for a race and how you can succeed in doing your best in the race if you keep on practicing everyday. Harriet proves to be a positive role model in this story as she shows children how you can be successful in a race if you train hard, while George shows children the consequences of not training for a race which includes getting tired too easily. Nancy Carlson’s illustrations are cute and hilarious as they show images of George looking tired or arrogant in every image as he just lounges around the house all throughout the week. The illustrations of Harriet looking determined every time she trains are cute and inspiring, as the images will make children look at training in a positive way.
“Loudmouth George and the Big Race” is a great book that shows children about the advantages of training hard for a race and the disadvantages of not training for a race. I would recommend this book to children ages four and up since there is nothing inappropriate in this book.
April 26, 2018
I was really liking this, but in the end George completely doesn't get the lesson. Yikes. Good lesson though, that hopefully kids would get, about how success takes preparation and work and putting off work will not lead to success.
October 20, 2014
classic story.
great lesson.
classic and traditional ms. carlson
great lesson.
classic and traditional ms. carlson
May 14, 2017
My first graders enjoyed this book and really had wonderful predictions and connections. I am only luke warm on Nancy's books. They often have good messages and the kids like the bright illustrations, but they feel a little outdated to me. This one I would have given 3 1/2 stars if it was an option.
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