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Sort It Out!
Contributor(s): Mariconda, Barbara (Author), Rogers, Sherry (Illustrator)

ISBN: 1934359114 ISBN-13: 9781934359112
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2008
Annotation: Packy the Packrat's mother has had enough! It's time that he sorts through his ever-growing collection of trinkets and puts them away. Told in rhyme, the text leads the reader to participate in the sorting process by categorizing Packy's piles of things according to like characteristics and attributes. The reader response is worked into the rhyme, building a sense of anticipation. The illustrations include a humorous subplot about Packy's sister, who enjoys pilfering some of his things for her own enjoyment. Children will relate to the idea of having a collection of favorite objects and the satisfaction that comes from examining and admiring these collectibles. The story promotes and reinforces analogous thinking a critical thinking skill in math, science, and life. In the supplemental activity section at the back of the book, the reader can explore even more attributes and characteristics of objects, including color, size, texture, shape, and material.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - General
- Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner

Dewey: E

LCCN: 2007935086

Age Level: 4-7

Grade Level: PreK-2

Lexile Measure: 870 NP (Non-Prose Text)

Physical Information: 0.39" H x 8.79" W x 10.32" L (0.87 lbs) 32 pages

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: Texas 2x2 Reading List, Recommended, Children's, 2009

Review Citations: School Library Journal 09/01/2008 pg. 154

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 123047
Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

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Publisher Description:
Packy the Packrat's mother has had enough It's time that he sorts through his ever-growing collection of trinkets and puts them away. Told in rhyme, the text leads the reader to participate in the sorting process by categorizing Packy's piles of things according to like characteristics and attributes. The story promotes and reinforces analogous thinking--a critical thinking skill in math, science, and life. In the "For Creative Minds" education section at the back of the book, the reader can explore even more attributes and characteristics of objects, including color, size, texture, shape, and material.

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