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Candlewick Press (MA), 2007-12-06

Mr. George Baker

Mr. George Baker

Reading Rainbow Books

Amy Hest, Author

Jon J Muth, Illustrator

Paperback

9780763633080

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First grader Harry and Mr. George Baker, an African-American jazz drummer, share a special bond revealed through Harry's descriptive, first-person observations. The biggest connection the two share is that they're both learning to read. Full color.
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Harry and Mr. George Baker, a 100-year-old jazz musician, wait together for the school bus each morning. Their shared journey toward literacy bridges generations, highlighting the beauty of lifelong learning and the bonds formed through shared goals.

Keywords and Themes: African American & Black • Books & Libraries • Community • Family • Friendship • Inspiration • Juvenile Fiction • Lifelong Learning • Multigenerational • Perseverance • Respect • School & Education

Readability • 2.5

Age Range • 5-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Literacy • Old age • Friendship • Africian Americans • African Americans

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | School & Education • Juvenile Fiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Fiction | Books & Libraries • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational

A best-selling author and illustrator pay tribute to the power of language and intergenerational bonds.

George Baker and Harry don't seem the likeliest of friends. Yet, sitting side by side on George's porch, waiting for the school bus to come, the two have plenty in common, this hundred-year-old musician with the crookedy fingers going tappidy on his knees and the young schoolboy whose shoelaces always need tying. They're both learning to read, which is hard -- but what's easy is the warm friendship they share. In an inspired pairing, a best-selling author and illustrator pay tribute to the power of language and intergenerational bonds.

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