Star of the Week

By Barney Saltzberg

Book Overview

An earnest hamster's moment in the spotlight is less than stellar - until a squiggly little line and a big burst of imagination let his true talents shine. Stanley Birdbaum is one happy hamster. It's his turn to be Star of the Week at school He's ready to share his favorite food, his favorite toy, and, most of all, his favorite thing to do. Unfortunately, the week doesn't quite go as planned. His favorite food is, well . . . unusual. His favorite toy? It seems to be on the fritz. And sharing his favorite thing to do is scary, what with everyone staring and that bratty Polly Seedeater making mean remarks. But with a little encouragement from a good friend, Stanley summons his courage and gets his creative juices flowing. Now that's star power

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763629146
• ISBN13: 9780763629144
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Great book for kids!

I ordered this book because my first graders do squiggle pictures then write about their pictures. This book was perfect to teach that with. They loved the story and I loved the idea the book presented. It went right along with their squiggle pictures! Great book!

Such a Sweet Story.

This is a very nice story. It's fairly short but has a great message. It is wonderful for kids who love to draw, especially ones that might not be the most popular kid in the class.

grandma

sweet story to show kids how hard it is to be excepted at a little one. NICE message