Postal Workers
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Apr 1992
- Category
- Careers
- Recommended Age
- 6 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- 1 to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 6 to 8
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781553377474
- Publish Date
- Feb 2005
- List Price
- $5.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781553377467
- Publish Date
- Feb 2005
- List Price
- $14.95
-
Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550747850
- Publish Date
- Apr 1992
- List Price
- $4.95
-
Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781550745047
- Publish Date
- Feb 1999
- List Price
- $15.95
Classroom Resources
Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
In this book in the In My Neighborhood series, follow a team of postal workers as they process a birthday card, travelling from a mailbox in New York State to a doorstep in Oregon. Facts blend seamlessly into an engaging story, providing a fun and informative look at a day in the life of these important community workers.
About the authors
Paulette Bourgeois est l'auteure des albums mettant en vedette Benjamin la tortue. Traduites dans 38 langues, les aventures de Benjamin se sont vendues à plus de 60 millions d'exemplaires à travers le monde! Benjamin et la Saint-Valentin a remporté la troisième position au palmarès Communication-Jeunesse des livres pour les jeunes.
When asked what she hopes children will learn from her books, Paulette Bourgeois explains: "It is most important to look for the wonder in ordinary things." Some of this wonder, and a curious anxiety, spill over into her character Franklin. The world's best-loved turtle overcomes the challenges of the everyday life of a five-year-old in a way that resonates with children. Since 1986, Franklin and Paulette have championed a fear of the dark, boastful fibs, thunderstorms, new friends, museum dinosaurs,...
When Paulette finished writing her first book, Franklin in the Dark, she knew that she would always write stories for children. With each new book, she imagines a child turning the last page and giving a satisfied sigh. Paulette explains: "I want readers to feel connected to my storybook world - to feel, to smell, to touch and to explore the landscapes, both internal and external, that I have created. As I write, I draw on my own experiences and find it easy to remember emotions and situations."
Although Paulette is best-known for the Franklin books, she is also the writer of fiction and non-fiction for young readers. In her non-fiction writing, she explores another realm of wonders with her young readers. She shares "amazing" information on many topics: from apples to potatoes; from fire fighters to Garbage Collectors; from the moon to the sun! What's next, the universe! The Sun: Starting with Space was shortlisted for a Science in Society Book Award (1995), given by the Canadian Science Writer's Association, and won the honor of Parents' Choice Approval, given by the US Parents' Choice Foundation (1997).
Currently, Paulette is endeavoring to write longer books for children, and trying to follow the advice she gives to children: "Read, read, read and write, write, write."
Paulette Bourgeois' profile page
Kim LaFave is a prolific picture book artist with many titles to his name, including Amos's Sweater, Ben Over Night, and Big Ben, which earned him the Mr. Christie's Book Award Silver Seal. He has also won the Governor General's Award, the Ruth Schwartz Children's Book Award, and the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award. Kim lives on the west coast of Canada, in Robert's Creek, British Columbia.
Editorial Reviews
Perky cartoon illustrations throughout make this an engaging series.
The subject matter, of great interest to children and teachers, is presented clearly and is detailed without being overwhelming. The sketchy watercolor and ink illustrations help convey information “
Illustrated with engaging line-and-wash artwork, these appealing books will brighten primary-grade Community Helpers units.
Bourgeois combines fact and fiction to create appealing vignettes about the work of familiar community members.
Librarian Reviews
Postal Workers (Kids Can Read Level 3)
This fun and informative first reader, based on an earlier picture book, deals with the mail process and postal workers. Great curriculum resource for primary.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Canadian Children’s Book News. 2006.
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