Wait, Skates!

by Mildred D. Johnson, Tom Dunnington (Illustrator)

A child putting on roller skates for the first time finally teaches them to wait.

This beginning-to-read series, "Rookie Readers", will score easily with early readers. These very simple books focus on different aspects of language usage. Colorful, action pictures and familiar, everyday activities will interest and motivate young readers. A word list is included in each book. The "Rookie Readers" were prepared under the direction of Robert Hillerich, Ph.D.

Genres: Mathematics

30 pages, Library Binding

First published March 1, 1983

Reviews

[Amanda]

Good story for emergent readers.

[Rocheal Hoffman]

My kindergartener read this with a little assistance, and cracked up the entire time. This book is engaging and has amusing illustrations. I enjoyed the word list at the end of the book.
This book has mathematical directional words such as, in, out, on, and straight, making it a fun introduction to directional lessons. Children may make skates (piece of paper under their shoes) and make their 'skates' go in, out, etc.

[Dana Snyder]

I really like the Rookie Reader Series. I have seen these both in my Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. The children always get a kick out of the illustrations. This book teaches children about directional terms such as: in, out, straight. An extension could be discussing other directional terms. I also liked this book because the main character shows perseverance, which is a good concept to instill in young children. This book series can be sent home for parents to read with their children.

[Gala]

I read this book while walking with the class back from lunch. The students were looking at me laughing at this funny little story. Great read for emergent readers. I am surprise to see a second grader reading it.

[Partridge Public]

Johnson, Mildred D.

[Court]

I like that he tried and tried again.