Big City Sights

by Anita Yasuda, Steve Harpster (Illustrator)

Overview

Ty and his family are going to the city. Ty wants to go to a museum, ride a bike taxi, visit China Town, and go to an observation tower. But when things start to go wrong, will Ty's city visit be a disappointment?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781434230607
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Capstone's My First Graphic Novel Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	659,452
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	GN460L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Steve Harpster has loved to draw funny cartoons, mean monsters, and goofy gadgets since he was able to pick up a pencil.  In first grade, he avoided writing assignments by working on the pictures for stories instead.  Steve was able to land a job drawing funny pictures for books, and that's really what he's best at.  Steve lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wonderful wife, Karen, and their sheepdog, Doodle.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 1–2—In The Forest Surprise, Jake goes for a hike with his parents and siblings. He breaks his compass, falls into a mud puddle, and loses his sandwich to a chipmunk. His dog encounters a skunk. Despite these mishaps, he has a great day. In Big City Sights, Ty, his parents, and sister go sightseeing in a big city. On their way, Ty talks about his plans to visit a dinosaur exhibit, Chinatown, and an observation tower. When they arrive, however, the museum is closed, and it starts to rain. Ty's parents make new plans, and everyone has a wonderful time. Both stories, illustrated with cartoon-style art, feature similar characters, most of whom remain unnamed, and similar plots. Both titles include a guide on "How to Read a Graphic Novel," a glossary with pronunciations and definitions, and discussion questions and writing prompts. These titles suffer from generic characters and settings and a lack of action.—Marilyn Ackerman, Brooklyn Public Library, NY

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