Alexander's Great Pretending Day
In this deceptively simple picture book for the very young, Alexander and his mother engage in a game of wild imagining. With all the comfort and charm of classics like The Runaway Bunny, Alexander's Pretending Day also offers playful reassurance. When Alexander pretends to be a scary monster, his mother says she's always wanted to have a monster for a friend. And when Alexander pretends to be a book, hidden on a shelf, his mother assures him that...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0525469362
ISBN13:9780525469360
Release Date:February 2005
Publisher:Dutton Books
Length:1 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 9.4" x 11.0"
Age Range:3 to 6 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 1
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Lovely picture book in story and images...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
My adopted son -- who speaks English as his third language -- has had a hard time getting the gist of the word "pretend." This book was the perfect explanation and the ending was surprisingly (and touchingly) appropriate for an adopted child. Wonderful whimsical illustrations.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I gave this book to my grandson for the holidays. It just so happens that his name is Alex too! He absolutely loves the book and wants it read over and over.
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