Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Arthur Lost and Found


So everyone knows the Arthur books. This is just another one of the books of the series. I remember reading these books when I was younger. I loved that there was even a television show that went along with it that I would watch in the mornings while eating breakfast. Reading this book made me want to have a bowl of cereal.
This time Arthur and his best friend Buster take the city bus to go to their swimming lesson but fall asleep and miss their stop. The rest of the story is about their problem solving and getting home. I think this is a common fear among children that ride the bus. I think this is a good way to address how to stay calm and to logically think through the problem.
I really like these books for the older children to read. The content is more difficult reading and really pertains to events going on in many kids' lives. I think it is enjoyable for a child to follow a family like Arthur's and continue on the many journey's they have. The illustrations are also very good. They are water color, I would say, but are very detailed and cover the entire page. Sometimes the text is hard to find. But I love the personality of the characters and the book and series would be great for the young reader.

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