The girl, Patricia, and her brother visit their divorced dad, an interesting figure who suggests after work that they look for the monster and take the first ever picture of it. Written by Patricia Polacco Illustrated by Patricia Polacco Reviewed by Zac R. (age 7), A. S. (age 8) "Anything special happening today, Daddy?" I'm starting to believe that any of Patricia Polacco's books are great reads for kids! But he decides that she along with Dad, her brother and cousins should spend the night at the Clay pits. Good for students dealing with divorced parents. This book is full of imaginative events that all children dream about. This book. Where was the cake with all the candles, the brightly wrapped present, and the family singing "happy birthday" all together? Uncommon in hardcover. Her mother’s family were Jewish immigrants from Russia and The Ukraine. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. "My mom and dad were divorced," begins this engaging family tale from the prolific Patricia Polacco, which follows the story of one special birthday in the author's childhood. $5.19. by Patricia Polacco 1 - Some Birthday! Today's about the same as any other day, I'd say." The story of this birthday that got completely out of hand with strange monsters and lots of thrills and chills was a story that I laughed to read. PreK-K, 1-2 M. Genre. Can also be … She engages the children on seveal levels. They have a picnic and then see something rise from the water so the children run home followed by a very wet father. Not only had the festivities apparently been forgotten, but Dad suggests a trip to one of the scariest places on earth -- home of the Clay Pit Bottoms Monster! About this item. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Refresh and try again. Some Birthday! Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Alissa asked questions about this story into the night and continued the next morning. Seller Notes. by Patricia Polacco (Illustrator) starting at $0.99. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. "Nope, honey. A Child Study Association Children's Book of the Year, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother (Aladdin Picture Books), Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. is about a young girl who thought her father forgot about her birthday. Polacco addresses a divorced family in this book. Polacco is known for writing stories that are slightly biographical. Suggested Story Element Skills: Character Traits Character Response to Challenges Click here to see Emmanuel’s Dream … Please try again. They were properly frightened and asked me to reread it again immediately! This story was so funny and cute to read. Some Birthday‪!‬ ... With a sparkle of mischief, Patricia Polacco's bold, expressive pictures tell how a certain little girl has the spookiest, most exciting, funniest, and best birthday ever. When they get settled at home Patricia finds that her birthday had not been forgotten. Be the first to ask a question about Some Birthday! When I read her stories, I always feel like an observer of the story actually happening in front of me. Patricia Polacco does it again! It's time to get in that last stretch of winter reading and prepare our Want to Read shelves for spring. The entire family has forgotten Patricia's birthday. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. She thinks he has forgotten her birthday and becomes upset. I personally can't relate, but I've observed several students in my class who are living with one parent during the week and another over the weekend. Fiction. Patricia Barber Polacco (born July 11, 1944 in Lansing, Michigan) is an American author and illustrator. The pictures and story worked well together and made for a fun reading experience. You know it’s a good book when you can’t read fast enough for your eager page-turning! Lisa (not getting friends updates) Vegan, Readers' Most Anticipated Books of February. This journal can be used a few pages at a time or as a packet. After getting home, the dad tells them what their "monster" really was and tells his daughter happy birthday, showing her a monster cake. Some Birthday! Patricia Polacco was born on July 11th, 1944 in Lansing, Michigan. Anything by Polacco is highly rated in my book. When he gets home from work he doesn't say anything about her birthday but suggests that they go out to a supposedly haunted area close to home where a monster is said to have been seen. This has to be one of my favorite Patricia Polacco books! Patricia asked, hoping it would help him remember. Welcome back. She thinks that after work there is going to be cake and presents, but she is mistaken and her father and brothers take her to the river instead. Date(s) Used: Jun. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. It does not seem like something most dads would do with their kids and that is what makes it a good story. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published ... 1991 Parents Choice Honor SOME BIRTHDAY. I enjoyed reading this book and think students would too! Today's about the same as any other day, I'd say.". Patricia asked, hoping it would help him remember. This book was silly. Polacco addresses a divorced family in this book. Nice read. Her stories touch your heart. Brief Summary: Based on a true story, this read aloud tells the story of a young Emmanuel, born with a deformed leg who would later become a hero for his country. I'm not completely sure if this book is one of them, but as stated it deals with real life issues. The first page mentions that Patricia's parents are divorced, so she lives with her dad and grandma and possibly an uncle. Not one of Polacco's best. "Anything special happening today, Daddy?" Michael Rosen. Some Birthday!, by Patricia Polacco is another shining example of her incredible ability to write amazing children's literature. With a sparkle of mischief, Patricia Pola. Trade Paperback. This would make for a good read aloud in showing students that they are still special and can enjoy an important day even without a traditional family. Some birthday! Not only had the festivities apparently been forgotten, but Dad suggests a trip to one of the scariest places on earth -- home of the Clay Pit Bottoms Monster! Please try again. Silly, light-hearted excitement. The story starts off with the girl thinking everyone forgot about her birthday. Patricia and her brother stay with Dad and Gramma in the summer; when Dad seems to have forgotten Patricia's birthday, she takes it in stride, going along with him when he decides to stalk the Monster at Clay Pit Bottoms. She spent the day at home while her father was at work, and when he returned he still seemed to not know it was her birthday. "Anything special happening today, Daddy?" Teacher's Clubhouse offers author study activities and PowerPoints for Kevin Henkes, Robert Munsch, Patricia Polacco, Jan Brett, Steven Kellogg, Patricia Polacco, Gail Gibbons, Kevin Henkes, and Bill Peet. "Nope, honey. Super story! Some Birthday (3,714) By (author) Patricia Polacco After getting home, the dad tells them what their "monster" really was and tells his daughter happy birthday, showing her a monster cake. Some Birthday! PUBLISHERS WEEKLY SEP 30, 1991. Ended with such a grand birthday celebration. Another adventure, excitedly written by Polacco. Some Birthday! This book is a good tool to teach students about different family styles, as the parents in this book is divorced. Post-It® notes Markers or crayons One per student: Family Traditions Survey (pdf) My Family Traditions book Pencil Crayons Additional Resources Books The Keeping Quilt , by Patricia Polacco; ISBN 0689844476 The Bee Tree , by Patricia Polacco; ISBN 0698116968 Thunder Cake See search results for this author. This isn’t one of Polacco’s best, but it’s relatively entertaining. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Some birthday! by Simon Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books. This book demonstrates how family should be defined as loved ones who you enjoy spending time with. Luckily for us, February brings a... "Anything special happening today, Daddy?" Condition Ex-library with the usual markings, but overall tight and clean in a near fine unmarked dustjacket. I'm not completely sure if this book is one of them, but as stated it deals with real life issues. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Another fun story from Patricia Polacco's childhood. Patricia asked, hoping it would help him... read more. Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2012. There was a problem loading your book clubs. I would recommend reading this book for students between grades 2-5 because it does have a large amount of text and touches on some more complex topics, such as divorce. And to make matters worse, Dad has proposed an evening trip to the Clay Pit at the edge of town--"one of the scariest places on earth." Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. Mrs. Katz and Tush Character Comparison $0.99: Where was the cake with all the candles, the brightly wrapped present, and the family singing "happy birthday" all together? by Polacco, Patricia Seller Bookfever.com, IOBA Published (1991.) Explore Patricia Polacco’s entertaining story, Some Birthday- in this 49 page journal. Once you start reading - you will not put it down. The first page mentions that Patricia's parents are divorced, so she lives with her dad and grandma and possibly an uncle. Polacco endured teasing and hid her disability until a school teacher recognized that she could not read and began to help her. Start by marking “Some Birthday!” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Patricia Polacco Fans Also Viewed . Students can make connections from their own family experiences to some of her family experiences. This would make for a good r. This book was a good read and deals with many of the issues our generations families are experiencing. Although this seems to be an unconventional family, the family members still laugh, play jokes on each other, and celebrate birthdays. Staying with her traveling-salesman father and her paternal grandmother in Michigan for the summer - the school-year being spent with her mother, in California - Patricia looks forward to her birthday, … This book is about a young girl on her birthday. She thinks she sees a monster and her and her brothers run back to the house where her grandmother is waiting with her birthday cake. Patricia is about to have a birthday, but she thinks that her father forgot it. Some Birthday takes place at her fathers house when she thinks that he has forgotten her birthday. Super story! Children's Author. I personally didn't care for this one, but the girls asked for it to be read over and over. Some Birthday! The story starts off with the girl thinking everyone forgot about her birthday. by Patricia; Patricia Polacco Polacco ISBN 13: 9780671871703 ISBN 10: 0671871706 Paperback; New York, New York, U.s.a: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 1993-09-01; ISBN-13: 978-0671871703 We’d love your help. It is a "feel good" book that shares the special bond b. I'm starting to believe that any of Patricia Polacco's books are great reads for kids! Quantity. ... Patricia Polacco Is A Member Of . Pages are unmarked. This book is full of imaginative events that all children dream about. Their dad was quite a character and you can tell where Patricia gets some of her story-telling talents. Patricia Polacco: her birthday, what she did before fame, her family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. "Nope, honey. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Where was the cake with all the candles, the brightly wrapped present, and the family singing "happy birthday" all together? He takes her on many adventures only to find out this surprise. Some Birthday! by Patricia Polacco (1993, Picture Book) The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Unable to add item to List. Patricia asked, hoping it would help him remember. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Patricia Patricia Polacco creates beautiful illustrations that catch the eyes of … There are no discussion topics on this book yet. ISBN 9780671727505 Item Price $ Although this seems to be an unconventional family, the family members still laugh, play jokes on each other, and celebrate birthdays. I bought this book for my granddaughter's eighth birthday and loved reading it to her and her five year old sister. She thinks she sees a monster and her and her brothers run back to the house where her grandmother is waiting with her birthday cake. Children's Authors. The pictures and story worked well together and made for a. A child of divorce, this reality is not over stated or presented as a terrible thing. Not only had the festivities apparently been forgotten, but Dad suggests a trip to one of the scariest places on earth -- home of the Clay Pit Bottoms Monster! First Name Patricia. Autobiographical. Lovely tale of family love despite divorce and low finances, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2018. Patricia Polacco’s stories and illustrations explore a variety of themes. This book demonstrates how family should be defined as loved ones who you enjoy spending time with. 1992 Golden Kite Award- Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Best Picture Book CHICKEN SUNDAY. Welcome to the Patricia Polacco Read-Aloud curriculum lesson plans. Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020, Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2013. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Patricia Polacco's family stories provide an interesting and neutral way to begin discussions about families. Another great summer time book by Patricia Polacco is Some Birthday! Some Birthday! Patricia Polacco is one of my favorite children's authors. Very Good. Please try again. To tell the truth, I think her father would have driven me nuts but maybe it takes a member of that family to appreciate the humor fully. Patricia asked, hoping it would help him remember. At first the children all believe that her dad has forgotten her birthday, and then has the idea to go to the clay pit and get a picture of the He makes up for it in the end with cake and presents after taking them down to the lake to look for monsters. Some birthday! Something went wrong. Katharina loves this story. Free shipping. On a girl's birthday, Dad takes her and her brother to see the Monster at Clay Pit Bottom. When they are scared and run home they dicover that they monster they thought they saw was only Dad. They decided to go on an expedition to go find a monster, and after seeing something in the water, everyone runs home to get away from it. Patricia Polacco does it again, Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015. 1 available. 76 Year Olds. This story is about a girl named Patricia on her birthday. Polacco's simple story telling style and her unique artistry are ground in tales from her childhood. I was not expecting where it was going, which made it that more fun. Paperback – Picture Book, September 1, 1993, Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books; Illustrated edition (September 1, 1993). With a sparkle of mischief, Patricia Polacco's bold, expressive pictures tell how a certain little girl has the spookiest, most exciting, funniest, and best birthday ever. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The little girl is at her dad's house for her birthday. x 2 7/8 in. Where was the cake with all the candles, the brightly wrapped present, and the family singing "happy birthday" all together? 9 Total Resources View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Meet-the-Author Movie; Name Pronunciation with Patricia Polacco; Grade; PK-5; … by Patricia Polacco "Anything special happening today, Daddy?" Paperback – Picture Book, September 1, 1993. by. When they get back, everyone wishes her a happy birthday and she remembers how loved she is! Also has lots of good descriptive words in it. On a girl's birthday, Dad takes her and her brother to see the Monster at … She thinks everyone has forgotten about her birthday, but her father, brother, and cousin take her on an adventure. Format. Story Structure Chart (pdf) 2 7/8 in. It is also a good book to teach patients. Some Birthday. Some Birthday! Analyze a character's response to events in Some Birthday by Patricia Polacco Write a narrative that incorporates details about thoughts, feelings, and actions Understand the meaning of compound words I have been acquiring her books for several years. This is a lovely family romp which remains so despite the divorced family and low finances present, really good to have books around like this where all is not TV-show style shiny-perfect but love still shines through. Some Birthday! by Patricia Polacco. I read Some Birthday to my first graders, and we all enjoyed it! Polacco is known for writing stories that are slightly biographical. This was an adorable story about how a family surprised a girl for her birthday. By Patricia Polacco, illustrated by Patricia Polacco. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children’s books, including. Some Birthday! by Patricia Polacco. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. "Anything special happening today, Daddy?" Grades. Throughout her school years, Polacco struggled with reading but found relief by expressing herself through art. Condition. SOME BIRTHDAY! This yarn is about a young girl's presumably forgotten birthday, mixed in with a pseudo-scary hunt for the dreaded "Clay Pit Bottoms Monster." Excellent illustrations as well. When I started reading, I was a little taken aback since a book about having one's birthday ignored was odd but it ended up so cute. They decided to go on an expedition to go find a monster, and after seeing something in the water, everyone runs home to get away from it. This story was pretty silly. After her parents divorced, Patricia and her brother Richie spent the summers in Michigan with their dad. . With a sparkle of mischief, Patricia Polacco's bold, expressive pictures tell how a certain little girl has the spookiest, most exciting, funniest, and best birthday ever. Cancers. item 2 Some Birthday! has 4 available editions to buy at Half Price Books Marketplace Same Low Prices, Bigger Selection, More Fun 2005 Synopsis: The entire family has forgotten Patricia's birthday. Today's about the same as any other day, I'd say." To see what your friends thought of this book, Young Readers Who Worry About Their Birthdays / Patricia Polacco Fans. Today's about the same as any other day, I'd say." After a picnic by moonlight, the kids are frightened out of their … "Nope, honey. It is a "feel good" book that shares the special bond between a father and daughter. She distinguishes her texts for children by tackling difficult topics, such as childhood illness, learning difficulties, and family and ethical challenges that relate to school-age children. is about a young girl who thought her father forgot about her birthday. Ms. Polacco has a wealth of stories from her childhood, and thankfully she's sharing them with all of us. My mom and dad were divorced, begins this refreshing variant on a familiar theme. Very cute. The excitement builds nicely with the anticipation of monsters and things that go bump in the night! Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Writing is not as strong as the delightful pictures. Author: Patricia Polacco Date of Publication: 1991 ISBN: 0671727508 Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines. Patricia Polacco - Author She thinks that after work there is going to be cake and presents, but she is mistaken and her father and brothers take her to the river instead. Home » Fiction » Some Birthday. I love being invited in to the author's family and feel like she's become a friend over the course of several picture books. She thinks everyone forgot her birthday but she soon finds out she gets to go on a journey for her birthday with the ones she loves most in life. Patricia asked. Some Birthday! Read it for yourself! Some Birthday!, by Patricia Polacco is another shining example of her incredible ability to write amazing children's literature. I think a class of kids would have a great reaction to the dad falling in the lake. Patricia Polacco (Author, Illustrator) › Visit Amazon's Patricia Polacco Page. I personally can't relate, but I've observed several students in my class who are living with one parent during the week and another over the weekend. It includes many graphic organizers, constructed response questions, retelling and other story elements. September 1st 1993 In this book, the young girl (Patricia) is spending time with her father. ... A poster of extension project ideas for the book Some Birthday! Patricia Polacco creates beautiful illustrations that catch the eyes of children ages 4 - 104! Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. "No honey, today's about the same as any other day", said her dad. Please try your request again later. This was an adorable story about how a family surprised a girl for her birthday. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Spending summers with her divorced dad and grandmother, it seems as though Dad forgot her birthday. Some birthday! This book was a good read and deals with many of the issues our generations families are experiencing. Some Birthday! Patricia Polacco, Author, Patricia Polacco, Illustrator Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing $17 (40p) ISBN 978-0-671-72750-5 More By and About This Author She spent the day at home while her father was at work, and when he returned he still seemed to not know it was her birthday. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Everyone should have a birthday like this! There's a problem loading this menu right now. Features a girl whose parents are divorced. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. She wakes up and goes about her day, as if it were any other. Made me read it 3 times in a row the first time she heard it and then acted ot oit over and over again the next day.

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