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Spot the plot [electronic resource] : A riddle book of book riddles. J. Patrick Lewis.

Lewis, J. Patrick. (Author).

Summary:

“This imaginative collection of 13 plot summaries is pure poetry, and a whole lot of fun . . . A wonderful read” from the author of Poem-mobiles ( The Miss Rumphius Effect ).   Thirteen witty and wacky poems pose riddles that challenge readers to “Name That Book.” With a glass slipper here and a spiderweb there, Lynn Munsinger’s adorable illustrations lead young readers to the solutions. From Goodnight Moon to Madeline , children and parents alike will delight in recognizing their most cherished stories.   “Use this individually or collectively to spice up a readaloud, or just let kids revel in their pride in their own reading history.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books   “This book is perfect for an interactive read-aloud, especially if the illustrations are held back until after the text has been read.” — School Library Journal   “This book provides teachers and librarians an excellent opportunity to introduce today’s children to these delightful works.” — Library Media Connection   “Lots of fun as a story hour entree, and kids might enjoy making up some more of their own.” — The Horn Book Magazine

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  • Physical Description: 1 online resource

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Text Difficulty 2 - Text Difficulty 3
600 Lexile.
Reproduction Note:
Electronic reproduction. New York : Chronicle Books LLC, 2023. Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.
Subject:
Games.
Humor (Nonfiction).
Language Arts.
Juvenile Nonfiction.

Accessibility Features

Summary: “This imaginative collection of 13 plot summaries is pure poetry, and a whole lot of fun . . . A wonderful read” from the author of Poem-mobiles ( The Miss Rumphius Effect ).   Thirteen witty and wacky poems pose riddles that challenge readers to “Name That Book.” With a glass slipper here and a spiderweb there, Lynn Munsinger’s adorable illustrations lead young readers to the solutions. From Goodnight Moon to Madeline , children and parents alike will delight in recognizing their most cherished stories.   “Use this individually or collectively to spice up a readaloud, or just let kids revel in their pride in their own reading history.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books   “This book is perfect for an interactive read-aloud, especially if the illustrations are held back until after the text has been read.” — School Library Journal   “This book provides teachers and librarians an excellent opportunity to introduce today’s children to these delightful works.” — Library Media Connection   “Lots of fun as a story hour entree, and kids might enjoy making up some more of their own.” — The Horn Book Magazine