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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Amos & Boris


Steig, W. (1971). Amos & Boris. Toronto, ON: Doubleday.

Brief Annotation: Amos the mouse builds a boat, seeking adventure on the great sea. When his boat capsizes a thousand miles from shore, Amos fears for his life. After a day of treading water and preparing for the worst, Boris the whale shows up to save the day. He gives Amos a ride back to shore, and they become fast friends. Before he swims to shore, Amos promises Boris that he will help him if he is ever in need. When a hurricane washes Boris on shore, Amos shows up to help him. Can this tiny mouse help a big whale get back into the ocean?

Genre: Fantasy

Grade Level:1-4

Readers who will like this: Readers who enjoy stories about animals, friendship, being helpful, and the ocean.

Response/Rating (1-4): 4. This is a heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship between a mouse and a whale. It is also a testament to the fact that the size of the heart being more important than the size of the person.

One question you would ask before a read aloud: What makes someone a good friend?
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