FICTION

Kindergators

Miracle Melts Down
by Rosemary WELLS
Kindergators: Miracle Melts Down. illus. by author. 40p. (Kindergator Series). HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen. July 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-06-192115-5.
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PreS-Gr 2—This installment in the series features Miracle and her antics at kindergarten. The little gator is sneaky, a bit dishonest, and dissolves into tears at the drop of a hat. Through all of the drama, her friends and teacher help her to understand her behavior and be a better classmate. The story gently focuses on honesty, turn-taking, and teamwork, and is sure to be a hit with teachers and librarians. A guide to creating harmony in the classroom reinforces the lessons of the story. Comical illustrations are cleverly detailed with textured fabric and add levity to a familiar classroom scenario.—Alison Donnelly, Collinsville Memorial Public Library, IL
After kindergartner Miracle has a series of meltdowns, teacher Miss Harmony has her students brainstorm ways to calm her down ("We need to put on our thinking caps, everyone!"). Though as well-meaning as her first Kindergators book, this story is misguided: is it really children's responsibility to mollify a tantrum-throwing classmate? Wells employs bold collage illustrations that enlist colorful fabric swatches.
Reviewed by Alison Donnelly , Jun 01, 2012

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