Read The Nice Book (2008)

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Author

David Ezra Stein

Genre

Middle Grade & Children's

Rating

3.81 of 5 Votes: 1

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ISBN

0399250506 (ISBN13: 9780399250507)

Language

English

Publisher

Putnam Juvenile

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The Nice Book (2008) - Plot & Excerpts

Stein, D.E. (2008). The nice book. New York: Putnam JuvenileStarred review by The Horn Book Guide & School Library JournalChoice bookI love the easy, simple message in this story. It is a sweet book that can remind people of all ages to be kind. I would read this to my class on a regular basis, and perhaps before I give out "acts of kindness" awards in a Kindergarten or pre-school class. A sweet book that is elevated to terrific in a few places as in the two feisty red birds " when you get in a snit, don't hit", and the sweet blue mice with the great lines "Look after someone little, we're all little." While all the art is charming, the pages where it just reads "giggle" or "cuddle" don't work as well as where there is the simple one line thought about thoughtfulness. However, that is a minor crank in a book of major charm. Etiquette for the little ones in a most appealing format.