The Best Chef in Second Grade 二年级的完美厨师长ISBN9780060535636

Ollie is not the best at anything in second grade. He’s not thebest reader, runner, or artist. But Ollie loves to cook. So when helearns that the famous Chef Antonia will visit Room 75, Ollie seeshis chance to shine. However, everyone has to bring in theirfamily’s favorite dish to surprise the chef -- and Ollie has noFamily Favorite. His little sister doesn’t like anything! Will helose his chance to finally be the best in the cla

THIRD BOOK IN A SUCCESSFUL SERIES Based on their success withthe title, B&N chose THE BEST SEAT IN SECOND GRADE for itssummer reading giveaway promotion. The July 2006 paperback editionhas sales of over 65,000. Hardcover sales on the first two books inthis ICR series, BEST SEAT and BEST TEACHER, have combines sales ofover 16,000. GREAT KIRKUS REVIEW Kirkus writes that BEST CHEF’s“mouthwatering climax and resolution will guarantee smiles ofcontentment all around.” THE BEST SEAT IN SECOND GRADE was namedone of Bank Street’s “Best Children’s Books of 2005!” ONLY ICRCLASSROOM SERIES While there are individual ICR titles set inschools, these Second Grade books form the only I Can Readclassroom series. SECOND GRADE HOOK The words “Second Grade” in thetitle of this series are a proven hook for second graders, teachersand parents. HOT COOKING HOOK TV chefs such as Emeril Lagasse andRachael Ray are tapping into the kids’ cookbook market. In fact,People magazine has called Rachael Ray “our nation’s kindergartenteacher” and said that if she can hang on to her fan base, she’llbe famous for the next eighty years -- since a good portion of itis under seven years old. UNIVERSAL STORY Any kid who has everwanted to be the best at something will identify with Ollie’sdesire to succeed. FRIENDLY MALE TEACHER Mr. Hooper, the teacher inRoom 75, is sympathetic to the needs of all the kids in his class.LITTLE SISTERS Children with younger siblings will know just howOllie feels when his little sister, Rosie, ruins every idea hecomes up with. (And, in a surprise ending, readers will learn thatMr. Hopper also has a little sister -- Chef Antonia, the TV starwho visits Room 75!) MULTICULTRAL CLASS WITH PERSONALITY Thediverse attitudes of the kids in Room 75 are expressed in both thetext and the illustrations. CHILD-CENTERED STORIES Each SecondGrade book centers on one of the students in Room 75, and on theuniversal emotions that children feel in a classroom setting.TERRIFIC CURRICULUM TIE-INS Second grade teachers will enjoy thelesson ideas that are craftily included in the story. The author ispresently working with some second grade teachers to compile a listof curriculum tie-ins for the entire series, which will be postedon the Harper website. PRAISED AUTHOR Katharine Kenah’s writing hasbeen called “imagery-charged” (PW), “vivid” (Booklist), and “quick,smooth, and fluid” (SLJ). Plus, she knows exactly how secondgraders act. Her stories are well-paced, with lots of action andsuspense. ILLUSTRATIONS REMINISCENT OF LAURA CORNELL Abby Carter’sbright, humorous watercolors are full of the warmth and energypresent in L