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Einstein the Class Hamster Saves the Library
written by Janet Tashjian
cartoons by Jake Tashjian
Henry Holt, 2015
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written by Janet Tashjian
cartoons by Jake Tashjian
Henry Holt, 2015
We follow Ms. Moreno’s class as they face off against the students of Crackerjack Elementary on the hit game show Kids Know Stuff. But when Principal Decker sneaks Twinkles the python into the studio, there’s widespread panic; the show’s host is afraid of snakes and walks off the set. Now is Einstein’s chance to shine! With the assistance of a sound engineer who can also hear Einstein, Ned and Marlon help Einstein get ready to host the show and save the day. But something goes wrong. Does Einstein have … STAGE FRIGHT? Oh no! Ned and Marlon must find a way to help Einstein and win the game show.
Resources
Common Core Guide and Worksheets for Einstein the Class Hamster, prepared by Maureen Connelly, EdD, and Janet Tashjian
Reviews
“What would you do if the library in your school was scheduled to be closed due to budget cuts? Einstein the Class Hamster and the kids of Boerring Elementary spring into action to help save their beloved library from being closed. The mother & son writer/illustrator team return with another crowd pleasing look at Einstein the Class Hamster. School libraries are always in danger of being shut down these days. This look at a very real problem will hopefully open their eyes to fight to keep their library open (although the way and the relative ease in which this is achieved is a bit unrealistic). New readers will have no problem following along with Einstein’s adventure. Kids will respond to the silly humor and child friendly illustrations. Einstein’s game show interludes and “Einstein’s Tasty Tidbits” provide a lot of facts that are further explored in the backmatter.” (School Library Journal)