PINKY AND REX GO TO CAMP
Author: James Howe
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Year of Publication: 1992
Genre: General fiction, Comedy and Humor
Horn Book or Kirkus Reviews rating: Horn Book: 3
Summary:
When Pinky and Rex get their letters from Camp Wackatootchee where they will be going for two weeks, Pinky starts thinking that he doesn't want to go anymore so he writes a letter to the advice column in the newspaper. The three weeks leading up to there departure go by and no response from the advice column until Pinky's mom shows him the newspaper with the answer and he tries to tell Rex that he doesn't want to go, but can't and they both end up going to the camp.
Summary of Professional Reviews:
As stated by Kirkus Reviews, the realistic dialogue is helpful with children learning how to share how they feel about various topics. The illustrations show the warmth of the story and the lighthearted humor. Stephanie Zvirin said that children can easily relate to the situation in the book. The slightly larger font makes the book easy and fun to read for the students. The bright watercolored paintings liven almost every page.
Review by Ashley:
I feel that this book can really have students relating to the scenario of not wanting to do something and seeking advice. The written text is bigger, which allows young students the ability to read it easier. The language used is sometimes advanced for children, such as "Camp Wackatootchee". The illustrations make each page stand out because of the bright and vibrant colors used to portray the scenes. I like the format of the book because it has an enriching plot that has a conflict that is resolved throughout the book.
This book would be useful when teaching...
Pinky and Rex go to Camp would be a book that could help students realize that there are always things in their life that they will not want to do right away. Sometimes asking someone else for advice about a situation will help you come up with the right solution for yourself. Children need to learn that they can not always do everything alone.
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Year of Publication: 1992
Genre: General fiction, Comedy and Humor
Horn Book or Kirkus Reviews rating: Horn Book: 3
Summary:
When Pinky and Rex get their letters from Camp Wackatootchee where they will be going for two weeks, Pinky starts thinking that he doesn't want to go anymore so he writes a letter to the advice column in the newspaper. The three weeks leading up to there departure go by and no response from the advice column until Pinky's mom shows him the newspaper with the answer and he tries to tell Rex that he doesn't want to go, but can't and they both end up going to the camp.
Summary of Professional Reviews:
As stated by Kirkus Reviews, the realistic dialogue is helpful with children learning how to share how they feel about various topics. The illustrations show the warmth of the story and the lighthearted humor. Stephanie Zvirin said that children can easily relate to the situation in the book. The slightly larger font makes the book easy and fun to read for the students. The bright watercolored paintings liven almost every page.
Review by Ashley:
I feel that this book can really have students relating to the scenario of not wanting to do something and seeking advice. The written text is bigger, which allows young students the ability to read it easier. The language used is sometimes advanced for children, such as "Camp Wackatootchee". The illustrations make each page stand out because of the bright and vibrant colors used to portray the scenes. I like the format of the book because it has an enriching plot that has a conflict that is resolved throughout the book.
This book would be useful when teaching...
Pinky and Rex go to Camp would be a book that could help students realize that there are always things in their life that they will not want to do right away. Sometimes asking someone else for advice about a situation will help you come up with the right solution for yourself. Children need to learn that they can not always do everything alone.