Please Write Back!

by Jennifer E. Morris

[Scholastic Reader Level 1]

A sequel to the bestselling Level 1 Scholastic Reader MAY I PLEASE HAVE A COOKIE?

Alfie, an adorable alligator, writes a letter to Grandma all by himself. He addresses the letter, stamps it, and mails it.

Alfie waits and waits for a response. Will Grandma write back?

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Jennifer is an award winning illustrator and children’s book author. She has illustrated picture books, children’s magazines, greeting cards, party ware and educational materials. She authored and illustrated four books for Scholastic. The best selling of which, "May I Please Have a Cookie?" has sold over one million copies.

Reviews

[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

perfect for my kindergarten reader.

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

Julianna read me this short cute book tonight. Level 1 book. She gives it 5 stars.

[Ms. Layton + the Fearless Leaders · Rating 3 out of 5]

The words on the pages were very short, and the sentences were very short. - ML

It was kind a little bit. - CVA

I didn't really like the book much because it didn't have that much words, and the pictures were a little horrible. - ACS

I like that the grandma sent him a box of cookies and a note. - SS

The words were not, there wasn't many words. - TC

[Angelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute little book

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alfie wrote a letter to his grandma and waited impatiently for a reply. Few words in large print, great illustrations.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute book

[Alessandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read the physical copy at the doctor’s to my son & daughter & they loved it.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Please Write Back is the story of Alfie, who writes a letter to his grandmother one day. He goes through the process of writing and mailing his letter. First he writes it. Then he puts it in an envelope and addresses it to his grandmother. Next, Alfie puts a stamp on the envelope and puts the letter in the mailbox. Alfie waits and waits for his grandmother to send him a letter back, but he grows impatient and begins playing in the sandbox. One day the mailman stops by for Alfie, with not a letter, but a BOX! Inside the box was a letter from his grandmother and a big batch of cookies!

Please Write Back is an ideal book for K - 2nd grade students. Kindergarteners will enjoy this book because they can read it themselves, and they will know enough words to be able to write their own short letter. First and second graders will be drawn to this book, because they may learn the steps to writing a letter, which to a young child is still exciting even in today's technologically driven society. I would implement this book in my first grade classroom by reading the story and then discussing the necessary steps to writing/ mailing a letter. We would then write a letter to people in our lives. This lesson could be used at many times throughout the year as the children could send birthday cards, Christmas cards, Valentine's Day cards, etc. In whatever letter they write, though, the necessary steps would be reviewed to accompany the book and Alfie's actions.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Synopsis: "Alfie, an adorable alligator, writes a letter to Grandma all by himself. He addresses the letter, stamps it, and mails it.

Alfie waits and waits for a response. Will Grandma write back?"

My Review: This might have been one of the cutest kids book I have seen in quite a while. It will make a big impact for Munchkin since his Grandma lives so far away. The story is simple and great for really early readers. The illustrations are also completely adorable.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

In a world of email and instant response a waiting for a letter in the mail is agonizing. Little Alfie writes to grandma and says "please write back" and he waits and waits and waits bugging the poor mailman. The pictures of him bugging the mailman are hilarious! Does Grandma write back? You'll have to read the book and see!!!

[Judith · Rating 4 out of 5]

An endearing tale of a boy waiting on a letter from his grandmother

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

cute.

[shanice Davidson · Rating 3 out of 5]

well this is random!!!!!!! its all guds though.........

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son loves this Alfie character. He would act out what he did in the books (both Please write back and may I have a cookie please).

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 6-year-old flew through this book, and she was smiling the entire time she read it. This is a good book for advanced preschool and Kindergarten readers.

[Sheila Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a teaching tool for kids that is learning how to write

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[Kyle Carby · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 4 year old son enjoyed this book. He now want to mail letter and looks to see whether or not he received a letter in the mailbox.

[Mae · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Another book we got from my daughter's doctor at her 3 year check up. short simple and cute about an alligator using snail mail and waiting to hear back from his grandma. He gets a surprise in return.