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librarylisa614's review against another edition
4.0
I'm loving reading these with the kids. So many good convos regarding Roscoe's choices.
sandraagee's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book as part of my quest for easy chapter books featuring boys at the main characters. The story was cute and Roscoe is a kid with quite the personality. My one big beef with this book is that it is almost completely comprised of paragraphs that are only one sentence long. I'm not sure why this is, because having so many ridiculously short paragraphs doesn't allow any of the sentences to stand out, which is kind of the usualy purpose of inserting a few such short paragraphs into a story. It drove me crazy, but very young readers might not be so bothered by it.
ubalstecha's review against another edition
4.0
Roscoe loves his stuffed pig Hamilton. A lot. He can't sleep without him. Roscoe brings Hamilton to school every day, but leaves him in his backpack to avoid being made fun of. But when Hamilton goes missing, Roscoe is convinced that Wyatt, the class bully is responsible. This leads him to an action that he later regrets.
This is a lovely follow-up for the first book of this early chapter book series. Roscoe is a mischievous scamp with whom many readers will identify. Great for the reluctant readers.
This is a lovely follow-up for the first book of this early chapter book series. Roscoe is a mischievous scamp with whom many readers will identify. Great for the reluctant readers.
bookdragon_library's review against another edition
4.0
Audience whom written - age 7-10
Audience whom appeal - age 6-8 (K-2/3) - Roscoe is a 1st grader and elementary kids don’t usually like ke to read about characters a lot younger than them so I think a 4th grader maybe would have a harder time picking it up. Except for the humor might be enough to hook reluctant readers in ¾ despite the age of Roscoe.
Strengths - Great start to a book with Roscoe in a time out chair talking about what he has done wrong. Referring to the importance of stuffed animals which is relatable to most kids. The first three chapters do a great job introducing the reader to the fact that Roscoe is probably a bit of a trouble maker and that the book will have humor. Max the teasing older brother is also relateable. Black and white illustrations smattered throughout help highlight important parts of the story. Roscoes stuffed pig disappears out of his backpack at school and he thinks the class bully Wyatt took it. When Roscoe does his bear napping of Wyatts stuffed animal he describes his stomach as feeling “throw uppy” all day which shows he feels remorse and knows what he’s doing is wrong. He continues to feel guilt the whole time he has Wyatt the bully’s bear. Eventually he finds his pig and discovers it fell out of his backpack so he confesses what he did to his dad who talks to him about not assuming people are guilty of things and drives him to return the bear. The tone stays humorous throughout.
Weaknesses - it isn’t a weakness but the mom in me gets sad when the 4th grade brother is teasing him that stuffed animals are for babies not 1st graders. 1st graders are still “babies” who love their animals.
Audience whom appeal - age 6-8 (K-2/3) - Roscoe is a 1st grader and elementary kids don’t usually like ke to read about characters a lot younger than them so I think a 4th grader maybe would have a harder time picking it up. Except for the humor might be enough to hook reluctant readers in ¾ despite the age of Roscoe.
Strengths - Great start to a book with Roscoe in a time out chair talking about what he has done wrong. Referring to the importance of stuffed animals which is relatable to most kids. The first three chapters do a great job introducing the reader to the fact that Roscoe is probably a bit of a trouble maker and that the book will have humor. Max the teasing older brother is also relateable. Black and white illustrations smattered throughout help highlight important parts of the story. Roscoes stuffed pig disappears out of his backpack at school and he thinks the class bully Wyatt took it. When Roscoe does his bear napping of Wyatts stuffed animal he describes his stomach as feeling “throw uppy” all day which shows he feels remorse and knows what he’s doing is wrong. He continues to feel guilt the whole time he has Wyatt the bully’s bear. Eventually he finds his pig and discovers it fell out of his backpack so he confesses what he did to his dad who talks to him about not assuming people are guilty of things and drives him to return the bear. The tone stays humorous throughout.
Weaknesses - it isn’t a weakness but the mom in me gets sad when the 4th grade brother is teasing him that stuffed animals are for babies not 1st graders. 1st graders are still “babies” who love their animals.
lisadsam's review against another edition
4.0
Good beginning chapter book. Fast-paced and genuinely funny
librarylisa's review
4.0
I'm loving reading these with the kids. So many good convos regarding Roscoe's choices.
canada_matt's review
4.0
Neo and I spent some time today with Roscoe Riley, who always seems to be gagging into timeout. After taking his stuffed pig, Hamilton, to school one day, the class bully learns of this ultimate secret. Roscoe is afraid that he will be found out, but Wyatt seems more interested in mocking him from afar. After deciding to confront him, Roscoe learns that Wyatt has his own stuffed animal, a ragged teddy bear. Roscoe plots to bear-nap this stuffie, hiding him back at his own house. With Hamilton still missing, a cloud of glumness overtakes Roscoe, while an equally large one is situated over Wyatt. What will happen to be resolution to this situation and how did Roscoe ever get found out? Neo and I are enhjoying these chapter books and hope other young readers can join in the fun. Check them out, as they are well worth the time!
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