Officer Buckle and Gloria Contributor(s): Rathmann, Peggy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0399226168 ISBN-13: 9780399226168 Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 1995 Annotation: Officer Buckle knows more about safety than anyone else in Napville, but his dull presentations put his audiences to sleep. Enter Gloria, Napville's new police dog. Gloria knows just how to liven up the safety speeches--as long as Officer Buckle's back is turned! Full color. Caldecott medal Book. |
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BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dewey: E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
LCCN: 93043887 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age Level: 4-8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grade Level: PreK-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lexile Measure: 570(Not Available) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.92" W x 11.36" L (0.86 lbs) 40 pages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Themes: - Theometrics - Secular | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards: North Carolina Children's Book Award, Winner, Picture Book, 1997 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Winner, Grades K-3, 1997 Kentucky Bluegrass Award, Winner, Grades K-3, 1997 Florida Children's Book Award, Winner, Pre K - 2nd Grade, 1997 Caldecott Medal, Winner, Picture Book, 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/17/1995 pg. 229 Booklist 11/01/1995 pg. 471 Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1996 pg. 743 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1995 pg. 42 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style School Library Journal 05/01/1998 pg. 53 SLJ's Best Books 12/01/1995 pg. 23 ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1996 pg. 1288 Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/1995 pg. 1193 School Library Journal 09/01/1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Quiz #: 14100 Reading Level: 3.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
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Publisher Description: Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book. -- The Horn BookRathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think. -- Children's Book Review MagazineRathman brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book. -- Publisher's WeeklyA five-star performance. -- School Library Journal |
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