Stephen Savage (1)

I rate this book highly because of its early literacy capabilities. It was the winner of the Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy "write" category. And indeed, when teaching my early literacy classes, that is how I use this book!

It's the story of Little Plane who is learning his "arc, dives, and loopity loops." (which think about it, most writing of letters can involve these three things). However, he is having some struggles. (and what child cannot relate to the hardships that come with writing!) But his friend, the moon, helps him get better.

It is a rudimentary book; it is very basic. It also does appear to end abruptly. BUT the ways you can use this book definitely outweighs using this book as a storytime tool.… (meer)