The Day I Had to Play with My Sister (My First I Can Read - Level Pre1

by Crosby Newell Bonsall, Peter Bonsall

Older brother thinks he knows the rules to hide-and-seek. But little sister has her own idea of how to play. And the resulting confusion, compounded by a lively dog, is hilarious. Now available for the first time in full-color and reformatted as a My First I Can Read Book, Crosby Bonsall's appealing story and simple text will delight emergent readers. "An excellent addition to the very early reading shelves."
--Starred Review/ School Library Journal

Genres: Childrens, 1st Grade, Fiction, Picture Books, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

Crosby Barbara Newell Bonsall, b. Jan. 2, 1921; d. Jan. 10, 1995 was an American artist and children's book author and illustrator. She wrote and illustrated more than 40 children's books.

Bonsall began writing and illustrating for juvenile readers after working for advertising firms.

Born Crosby Barbara Newell, she married George Bonsall.

Works were published as Crosby Newell, Crosby Bonsall, and Crosby Newell Bonsall.

Reviews

[Mya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the overall concept and plot of the story, however the ending was a let down. However, I would recommend this book to children!

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had such a rude ending. It certainly wasn't a message that I wanted my kids to walk away with.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both the big brother and the little sister are experts at playing hide-and-seek. Only catch? Both believe in a different set of rules.

In this super-easy First Reader, a small number of words must stretch a very long way.

Fortunately, who among us hasn't played a game as frustrating as the one recounted -- and illustrated -- in this book.

Possibly the best thing about this excellent book is the title: Savor its FIVE STAR charm, Goodreaders.

[Wendy Alcantara · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a cute short novel about a brother and little sister. He is showing her how to play hide and seek but get frustrated because she is not quiet understanding the concept. I know we all can relate with siblings. It's a cute short story to read to kids who are in kindergarten. This book is consider "my first" book so its for beginners. I enjoyed it , wish it had a better ending.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 3 out of 5]

A level 1 reader with simple words per page; a big brother tries to teach his little sister to play hide and seek. Cute beginning reader book.

[Roger · Rating 3 out of 5]

The art is better than the story and the title is completely off. He didn't have to play with her, he invited her to play.

[Muyu · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Owen Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

The older brother wants to play dide and seek but the little sister doesn't know how.

[Dolly · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is probably best for beginning readers reading to themselves. It doesn't lend itself so good to reading aloud. It's not always clear what's going on and the brother's frustration isn't constructive. It might be a good reflection of some older brother/younger sister relationships, but the story doesn't really have a plot or moral to it. Just an okay story.

[Karen · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the worst children's book I have ever read. It's confusing and ultimately has a terrible and cruel message. I was literally speechless when I got to the end and refused to read it out loud. It's a library book but I am sorely tempted to destroy it and buy them something better.

[Consuelo · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Day I Had to Play With My Sister" by Crosby Bonsall, is a story about a brother and sister playing hide and seek. However, the little sister does not know how to play. In the meantime, the brother gets very frustrated because she will not play. He give up and walks away. Level 0.5

[Christine · Rating 1 out of 5]

My six year old picked it out at school.

This book is good for an easy reader for your child but has no story line. Siblings play a couple games of hide and seek. The book ends with the line, " I don't want to play with you anymore".

[babyhippoface · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beginning readers do not have to be boring. Crosby Bonsall is proof.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book that kids who have siblings can relate to. Sisters get in a fight but are forced to play with each other. On recommended book list

[Htmacauley · Rating 5 out of 5]

They played hide and go seek!

[Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was okay.

[Ashley Allen · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really did not like this book at all. I would not use it in my classroom. I did not see any value in this book. It is an easy read and would be a transitional chapter book.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

really liked this because the ending is Real, not preachy.

[Aaliyah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I RARELY give books three stars, but this was pretty bad.

[Deborah Harris]

AR Quiz No. 35988 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 0.5 - AR Pts: 0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP, RV

[Edward Creter · Rating 2 out of 5]

A hide and seek game that feels negative in the end, even with the Bomsall humor. Treat with kid gloves.

[Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

i thought it was okay.

[Yasuko · Rating 2 out of 5]

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