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MAX’S WORDS

Author: Kate Banks
Illustrator: Boris Kulikov

Grades: PreK - 4
Lexile®: 420

Guided Reading Level: M

Release Date: 2007

Themes: Families;Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving
 
When his brothers won't share their collections of stamps and coins, Max starts a collection of his own, made up of words. One word leads to another, and suddenly Max discovers he has a story worth telling — and sharing!

Reviews:
"in this exceptional adaptation, the animation meshes perfectly with the original illustrations...this imaginative video will delight young audiences." - Starred Review, Booklist
"...a remarkable combination of iconographic and animated elements...brilliantly narrated by T.R. Knight." - ALSC Notable Video Committee
"T.R. Knight's youthful voice brings spirit and energy to this tale...A wonderful addition to all collections." - School Library Journal
"Knight narrates in a leisurely style, letting the story's subtleties and interplay with the illustrations tell the tale." - AudioFile

Awards:
ALA Notable Video;Bank Street Best Book of the Year;School Library Journal Best Book of the Year;Booklist Starred Review;Platinum Remi Award, Worldfest Houston

 
 
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DVD

Item #: WDVD814
ISBN: 9780545042857
Read-Along Feature
Animated


10:18 $64.95
Hardcover Book/CD

Item #: WHCD814
ISBN: 9780545043731
Read-Along Feature


8:49 $32.95
Audio CD

Item #: WCD814RA
ISBN: 9780545042888
Read-Along Feature


8:49 $14.95
Hardcover Book

Item #: WHB814
ISBN: 9780374399498


$17.99
Read-Along highlights each word as it is narrated.
 
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