{"product_id":"who-will-win-isbn-9780823456949","title":"Who Will Win?","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBear has fast legs. Turtle has a fast mind. Who will win the race?\u003c\/i\u003e A fun Native American tale that kindergarteners and first graders can read on their own.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReady, set, go! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBear will go over the ice. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTurtle will go under the ice. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBear runs fast. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut where is Turtle?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a quick-footed bear and a quick-witted turtle race across a frozen lake, Turtle has a secret plan to win! Written and illustrated by Mohawk author-illustrator Arihhonni David, this easy reader based on a Native American tale combines exciting storytelling and easy-to-read language. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book has been officially leveled by using the Fountas \u0026amp; Pinnell Text Level GradientTM leveling system. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!★ \"A beginning reader that succeeds both as a learning tool for new readers and as a layered tale to appreciate over repeat readings. . . . There is a notable lack of beginning reader books from an Indigenous perspective, and this book is most welcome.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ \"Fun for beginning readers, the book retells an amusing Native American tale with a satisfying ending, while the expressive illustrations help readers visualize the characters and setting. . . . Like many books in the I Like to Read series, this respectful retelling of a traditional trickster tale offers a welcome change of pace for beginning readers.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"With just a few words per page, presented in a large font, and visuals that reflect the action, this one is ideal for beginning readers. Exaggerated, energetic cartoon illustrations enhance the easy-to-read text. Children will be charmed by the humor, drama, fun twist, and wonderfully entertaining characters. The characters’ strengths and savvy will delight emerging readers.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This clever tale should find a place in most collections, especially given the lack of Indigenous voices and representation in the beginning reader format.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eArihhonni David (Ah-Lee-Who-Knee) is an illustrator and storyteller from Akwesasne Ontario and a Member of the Haudenosaunee Kaniekehaka(Mohawk) people. Growing up with the legends and imagery of the Haudenosaunee people he developed a visual mind and love of art. He received his B.F.A. in Illustration and a minor in Indigenous Studies from Syracuse University. ","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300140306661,"sku":"NP9780823456949","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823456949.jpg?v=1767744237","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/who-will-win-isbn-9780823456949","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}