The Yellow Boat

by Margaret Hillert, Ed Young (Illustrations)

A simple story reveals the things a little sailboat encounters while sailing along.

Genres: Childrens

28 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1950

About the author

Margaret Hillert has written over 80 books for children who are just learning to read. Her books have been translated into many languages and have helped children throughout the world learn to read. She first started writing poetry as a child and has continued to write for children and adults throughout her life. As a first grade teacher, Margaret realized that the books available for students just learning to read were beyond their comprehension. She then began to write her easy readers and poetry for children. Her first collection of poetry Farther Than Far was published in 1969. Her many awards include the Chicago Children's Reading Round Table Annual Award for outstanding contributions to the field of children's literature. Other honors include the David W. Longe Prize and the Michigan Bookwoman of the Year Award. A teacher for 34 years, she is now retired and lives in Michigan where she continues to write stories and poetry.

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Readers are encouraged to keep their eyes on the yellow boat. This story was a little eh for me. It reminded me too much of the Dick and Jane books which I hated reading when I was a kid; not enough action for my interests.

A good read for beginning readers due to the many words that are repeated. PreK-2.

[Colette]

This is the first book I ever read all by myself. I loved it for that reason (not really the story), and I thought the pictures were cool. I haven't read it since I was in Kindergarten.

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

My children absolutely adore this book. Reading literature is so important to the development of a child's mind, and I cannot think of thing I would rather do then sit down to read to them in the evenings. Imagination and growth are so vital in those so young.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

This “Beginning to Read” title by Margaret Hillert features a yellow boat as it glides in a pond passing various water fauna and flora before it reaches a young boy who then takes the yellow boat home. Updated illustrations give the simple story an engaging appearance. The simple sentences and repetitive vocabulary are designed for beginning readers. The appended reading reinforcement activities that are a mainstay of Hillert titles serve to help parents, teachers or caregivers enrich the reading experience. The title is suited to beginning readers eager to practice their skills and fluency and gain confidence.

[Sydney McClure · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! One of my kindergarteners struggled with some words, but because they repeated so much in the book she was able to read them later on without any assistance. The vocabulary is easy for younger students just to practice on simple words

[Brandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

first grade book for students just learning how to read. Give it to student for an independent read. Teacher can listen for fluency and ask questions for comprehension.