In this cumulative story, a diverse group of people with a variety of intentions wait for the bus, which finally comes. Features partial and cut-out pages.
1) Book Summary: It's a cute short simple book that provide short words for students. It's about helping located the bus to pick up the children.
2) Grade level, interest level, lexile: The grade level is preschool to 2nd grade. The interest level is 3 and up, and I wasn't able to find the lexile or the DRA.
3) Appropriate classroom use (subject area): This can be used during reading block.
4) Individual students who might benefit from reading: Infants and smaller children would benefit best from this book.
5) Small group use (literary circles): As the children read the book I can ask them question to test if they are staying along with the book.
6) Whole class use (read aloud) : This could be a end of the day book for the students as they prepare to get on the bus to go home.
7) Related books in genre/subject or content area: Language Art and Reading
8) Multimedia connections (audio book, movie) available : Hardcover, Paperback
bought this at the thrift store and the girls are obsessed. It's fun! I love the cut out pages and am planning on bringing it to the library for my next transportation themed storytime.