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Popcorn
A big pot, some heat, and lots of popcorn. . . . When the corn starts popping, the fun gets hopping for a boy, a girl, and their grown-up pals, who tend the stove. But when will the popping stop? Betsy Everitt’s energetic illustrations add bold spice to this lighthearted rhyming recipe for a culinary adventure.
24 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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March 29, 2017
Simple levelled reader. My 5 year old found a few difficult words, but most of the book can be sounded out. She was super excited with the craft at the end of the book.
November 30, 2009
Popcorn
5 out of 5 stars
Moran uses rhyming words and repetition to help tell the story of a children who adore popcorn. The flow of the book was reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, but for much younger readers. There was not much negative space on each page, because the illustrations took up the majority of the pages. The brightly colored illustrations are not detail-oriented, but they have a three-dimensional feel to them. One illustration seems to be piled on top of the next. The drawings appear to be completed with pastels. The text is large, and the length of each sentence is very short. The reader can expect the words, popcorn, popcorn, to be written on every other page. I would recommend the book to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, because of the large illustrations and repetition of the text.
I gave the book a five out five stars, because I think it is a great book for children first learning to read. In addition, I think children can relate to the simplicity of the plot; the main character likes something and wants to share the treasure, in this case popcorn, with friends. Two subject areas into which the book could be integrated could be music and social studies. For a music lesson, students could make body music by clapping their hands, tapping their feet, clucking their tongues, etc. while the book is being read to them. This would be a great way for students to mirror the rhythm of the text with the rhythm of body music.
5 out of 5 stars
Moran uses rhyming words and repetition to help tell the story of a children who adore popcorn. The flow of the book was reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, but for much younger readers. There was not much negative space on each page, because the illustrations took up the majority of the pages. The brightly colored illustrations are not detail-oriented, but they have a three-dimensional feel to them. One illustration seems to be piled on top of the next. The drawings appear to be completed with pastels. The text is large, and the length of each sentence is very short. The reader can expect the words, popcorn, popcorn, to be written on every other page. I would recommend the book to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, because of the large illustrations and repetition of the text.
I gave the book a five out five stars, because I think it is a great book for children first learning to read. In addition, I think children can relate to the simplicity of the plot; the main character likes something and wants to share the treasure, in this case popcorn, with friends. Two subject areas into which the book could be integrated could be music and social studies. For a music lesson, students could make body music by clapping their hands, tapping their feet, clucking their tongues, etc. while the book is being read to them. This would be a great way for students to mirror the rhythm of the text with the rhythm of body music.
March 29, 2018
Popcorn! Popcorn Pop! Pop! Pop!
October 23, 2018
This is a basic reader so would be good for a beginning reader. Lots of repeatative words, and the other words are basic and easy. fun book.
February 18, 2019
great for my new reader!
September 30, 2016
The book Popcorn by Alex Moran and Betsy Everitt is a cute, short book about popping popcorn and the popcorn pops out of control. This book caught my eye because I love popcorn and was excited when I opened up the book and saw that it rhymed. This book doesn't teach any lesson, but it's cute, short, fun, and rhymes. It would be a good book to put in an in classroom library for kids to read for fun.
July 10, 2011
Level 1 Easy Reader - There are a few words in here Julia needed help with but because of the repetition she grasped them all fairly fast.
The story is a simple rhyming one, with the words 'popcorn, popcorn' on almost every other page, either alone or accompanying another sentence.
Illustrations are about what you'd expect.
Perfect for a Level 1 IMO.
The story is a simple rhyming one, with the words 'popcorn, popcorn' on almost every other page, either alone or accompanying another sentence.
Illustrations are about what you'd expect.
Perfect for a Level 1 IMO.
May 8, 2011
This is a fun and easy Early Reader book about popcorn. Our youngest was happy that she was able to read the whole book to us without help. The rhyming and repetitive narrative and the colorful illustrations help encourage children to practice reading skills.
June 28, 2008
Two stars is a stretch to say the least, which is what this off rhythm book does...says little. Maybe I'm missing the developmental purpose, but poorly written.
April 19, 2010
Rhyming, simplistic text shows what happens when popping popcorn gets out of hand.
Used for "Snacks: Pop Goes the Corn" storytime-April, 2010.
Used for "Snacks: Pop Goes the Corn" storytime-April, 2010.
February 20, 2016
A book I checked out so Asher could practice reading. Kinda repetitive and monotonous, but hey - that's what early readers are.
The illustrations are very colorful though!
The illustrations are very colorful though!
December 20, 2016
This simple easy ready features the illustrated steps of putting popcorn in the pot, making it, and eating it. Simple and I feel like it should be sung.
February 27, 2008
Cute neon animals...
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