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kitsuneheart's review against another edition
5.0
I knew that, as a Geisel Award winner, this would be at least a passable book (I sometimes disagree with the awards, after all), but I was actually pleasantly surprised by the story. I think I associate the Geisel Award books with extra silliness, but this is not only a very realistic book, but it also manages to still remain quite funny.
Mo is the smallest player on his football team. During a game, his coach decides to take advantage of the other team's dismissive attitude to run a little play and play a little trick.
Some parents complain that their children refuse to read books which are too "girly," and this book would be a good offering to get them reading. But, of course, do try to broaden their horizons and break down those norms! In the meantime, though, if you just need to get them reading, this is a great pick for lovers of sports and more true-life type stories.
Mo is the smallest player on his football team. During a game, his coach decides to take advantage of the other team's dismissive attitude to run a little play and play a little trick.
Some parents complain that their children refuse to read books which are too "girly," and this book would be a good offering to get them reading. But, of course, do try to broaden their horizons and break down those norms! In the meantime, though, if you just need to get them reading, this is a great pick for lovers of sports and more true-life type stories.
ragesandpages's review against another edition
4.0
Established as a Level 2 book, this story embraces the idea that just because you're smaller or not as good as others at some skill doesn't mean that you can't contribute in your own small way.
Mo Jackson plays football, but most of the time he's benched because he's not as great as the other players. But the coach has an idea that will help not only Mo participate, but also win the game for the team!
There's longer sentences, context clues, and more plot development in this book. Repetition is used to discover what will Mo do (or not do) next. The game of football isn't explained, but that is not necessary in order to understand the book's plot. Characters are diverse, and the colors used in the book appeal to readers (bright and colorful). The text is evenly distributed as well as the illustrations, and space is generously given.
Mo Jackson plays football, but most of the time he's benched because he's not as great as the other players. But the coach has an idea that will help not only Mo participate, but also win the game for the team!
There's longer sentences, context clues, and more plot development in this book. Repetition is used to discover what will Mo do (or not do) next. The game of football isn't explained, but that is not necessary in order to understand the book's plot. Characters are diverse, and the colors used in the book appeal to readers (bright and colorful). The text is evenly distributed as well as the illustrations, and space is generously given.
teganbeesebooks's review against another edition
4.0
Really cute story. I liked Mo a lot. The illustrations were great! Teaches kids how you can achieve the unexpected. Monarch 2018 Nominee.
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
I think I tend to be harder on early readers than picture books because the text is just so basic and often lacks fluidity. But I forget that it's supposed to be that way. The primary audience for these books are kids learning to read and who need to develop independence. With that in mind, I will disregard the basic text and the wish for more flowing sentences and just say that the story was fun and engaging and probably one of the better early readers I've encountered.
thebookishlibrarian's review against another edition
Don’t Throw It To Mo! by David A. Adler is a book about a boy named Mo who loves football. His coach teaches him to catch the ball when it’s wet and when it’s greasy. Suddenly it’s the end of the game and it’s up to Mo to make the winning catch. Can he do it? Read Don’t Throw It To Mo! by David A. Adler to find out!
katereads2much's review against another edition
4.0
This great little story had me smiling at the end. It has a nice little "twist".
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
3.0
I like the message of this book. I think young readers will enjoy reading this on their own.