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Summary
Summary
Perseverance (and a little help from a friend) pay off for an aspiring young gymnast in this winning entry in the I Like to Read series. Ella is in awe of Jan, the star of her gymnastics class. Jan can spin and leap on the balance beam. Can Ella? Her first attempt is a failure, and Ella is ready to give up. But Jan is a star at friendship too; and with her encouragement, Ella tries again--and succeeds! This is the perfect book for girls learning to read. The adorable, leotard-clad young gymnasts fill the pages with action; and the story offers valuable, age-appropriate lessons in kindness, sportsmanship, and how important it is to try, try again. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level D.
Author Notes
Marilyn Janovitz's books for young readers have been praised for their simplicity and warmth, and their ability to "reflect everyday activities with verve and joy." (Booklist review of Baby, Baby, Baby). She lives in New York City.
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-K-The monosyllabic writing in this picture book is painfully stilted and reminiscent of the old "Dick and Jane" series that bored generations of beginning readers. The pen-and-ink, digitally colored illustrations feature cutsey moppets with oversize heads and vacant eyes. A little girl goes to a gymnastics class, falls off the balance beam, is encouraged to try again, and is successful on the second attempt. There is nothing here to encourage a second reading, and the first will quickly be forgotten. Better books for emergent readers abound, including the classic "I Can Read" titles (HarperCollins), and the newly repackaged ones by Bill Martin and Eric Carle in the "My First Reader" series (Holt).-Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
In gymnastics class, Ella tries to be as good as Jan, who can split, pose, jump, and spin. When Ella gives up after a fall, Jan encourages her to try again--this time she succeeds. Pictures of jovial cartoonlike characters; large, simple text; and an encouraging message make this a solid offering for young girls just learning to read. (c) Copyright 2012. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
(Picture book/early reader. 2-5)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Ella, a young, freckled redhead (whose name readers know only from her gym bag), gets ready and heads to gymnastics class, eager to watch her friend Jan doing splits and posing during floor exercises. Facial expressions suggest Ella is in awe (and maybe a little discouraged) as she next watches Jan jump and spin on the balance beam. When it's Ella's turn, her initial grace ends with an Oh, no! Down I go. With a grimace on her face, she gives up. Quickly cheered on by Jan and succeeding a little too easily Ella proudly lands an arabesque. With an easy reading level and a total of 68 words, this charming tale of perseverance will have any beginning reader proclaiming, I did it. A multicultural cast adds to the appeal, as do touches in the cartoonlike illustrations like the tiny, real photos on a table in the background. Just in time for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.--Austin, Patricia Copyright 2010 Booklist
