Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Candlewick Press
Pages
32
Description
Harry sits on the porch with Mr. George Baker, an African American who is one hundred years old but can still dance and play the drums, waiting for the school bus that will take them both to the class where they are learning to read.
Description
George Baker and Harry don't seem the likeliest of friends. Yet, sitting side by side on George's porch, waiting for the school bus to come, the two have plenty in common, this hundred-year-old musician with the crookedy fingers going tappidy on his knees and the young schoolboy whose shoelaces always need tying. They're both learning to read, which is hard -- but what's easy is the warm friendship they share. In an inspired pairing, a best-selling author and illustrator pay tribute to the power of language and intergenerational bonds.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 11 inches
ISBN
0763633089 / 9780763633080
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L
User reviews
LibraryThing member bnhays
Mr. George Baker is about a boy and his one hundred year old neighbor and they both go to the same school. Harry sits in one room with the children, and Mr. George baker sits in the other with the adults. Just down the hall from each other they are both doing the same ting, learning to read. I like
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the message in this book that is never too late to learn to read Show Less
LibraryThing member quicksilvertears
I could read this story over and over. There is something sweet about the way the boy tells about his friend Mr. George Baker. I love how he asks the reader a question followed by another question just like a child does. It is even more enjoyable to read to a young child who will answer the
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questions. The ending is sweet and poignant and reminds child and adult alike that it is never too late to learn something new and important. Show Less
LibraryThing member JsSunshine
Genre: Realistic Fiction. This is a good example of realistic fiction because a little boy who is just starting to read can know an elderly person who also is just starting to read. In this book, the young boy has a neighbor, Mr. George Baker, who is 100 years old and is going to school with the
Character: George (Flat) Even though the reader knows quite a bit about him, he does not really change. Throughout the book he is eager to learn to read and enjoys the friendship he has with the young boy.
Media: Water colo
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young boy to learn to read, just like the young boy. Character: George (Flat) Even though the reader knows quite a bit about him, he does not really change. Throughout the book he is eager to learn to read and enjoys the friendship he has with the young boy.
Media: Water colo
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LibraryThing member KaseyDawson
Mr. George Baker
By: Amy Hest
Summary: This story is about a one hundred year old musician named Mr. George Baker and his friend/ neighbor Harry. Every morning Harry comes and sits with Mr. George Baker on his front porch and they wait for the school bus together. On the bus they always sit together.
Personal Reaction: This was a very cute story about an unlikely friendship between an old man and a young boy.
Classroom Extension Ideas: This is a good book to encourage children that it is never to late to learn something. This is also a great book to talk to the children about friendship.
By: Amy Hest
Summary: This story is about a one hundred year old musician named Mr. George Baker and his friend/ neighbor Harry. Every morning Harry comes and sits with Mr. George Baker on his front porch and they wait for the school bus together. On the bus they always sit together.
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They are both going to school to learn how to read. After school George says to Harry “we can do it.” He sounds out the letters real slow, but his fingers fly across his knees like a drum. George may struggle a little with reading, but he is a very talented musician.Personal Reaction: This was a very cute story about an unlikely friendship between an old man and a young boy.
Classroom Extension Ideas: This is a good book to encourage children that it is never to late to learn something. This is also a great book to talk to the children about friendship.
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LibraryThing member Alyssa.pinkk
Summary: This book is about a young boy and an older man that are both struggling and learning a new life skill; to read. They both have to go through the same routine it seems. They get on the bus and go to the place of where they are being taught the skill. They both have a hard time at first and
Personal reaction: I think this was such a good read. It made me realize that everyone can do anything they put their minds to. Just like in today's society because there is always something new coming out even if its just a car, technology, or clothing lines. People of all ages can learn about things and have a good base knowledge as long as they try their hardest and believe in themselves.
Classroom extension:
1. I would use this book at the beginning of the year to encourage children to learn and try their best
2. It could be used if we were discussing elders and caring and respecting them
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george the older man is a great influence because he tells the young boy that they can both do it and reach the goal of reading if they just try hard. Personal reaction: I think this was such a good read. It made me realize that everyone can do anything they put their minds to. Just like in today's society because there is always something new coming out even if its just a car, technology, or clothing lines. People of all ages can learn about things and have a good base knowledge as long as they try their hardest and believe in themselves.
Classroom extension:
1. I would use this book at the beginning of the year to encourage children to learn and try their best
2. It could be used if we were discussing elders and caring and respecting them
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LibraryThing member emleonard
Such a cute book about a little boy's friendship with an 100 year old man. Mr. George and Harry both wait on the porch every morning for the school bus so they can go to school and learn how to read. This book can encourage students that no matter how old or how hard it is to do something you can
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LibraryThing member ECEBookworms
What a beautiful, delightful book! I found it on a sidewalk sale table and was immediately enchanted. George is the 100 year old neighbor of young Harry. Both are learning to read. This book is a glimpse into the sweet relationship they share, as they wait for the school bus. George might not read,
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but he can tie shoes so they don't come undone, he dances with his wife, and he is a drummer. The language is musical and the story is warm and kind. Show Less
LibraryThing member matthewbloome
I love this book. Mr. George Baker is a wonderful man and the story of a 100 year old going to school to learn to read because it's important is untoppable.
LibraryThing member Raquelb
Mr. George Baker is 100 years old; he does not know how to read but is attending school to learn how. Luckily he has a friend who is learning with him, his neighbor ,a young boy named Harry. Harry is so entertained by Mr. George because he is such a friendly, kind, simply man. They sit together
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waiting for there bus every morning and enjoy each other's company. This young boy and old man have so much in common and become very fond of each other. I think this book shows how children and old people have a lot in common and how they can learn from one another. Most children could possibly relate to this story because they at least have one or two people in there lives that are elderly whom they can share similarities with. Show Less
LibraryThing member evandy1
I thought this was a good book because of the point of view in which the story was told. The book was about a little boy who looked up to his elderly neigher, Mr. George Banks. He talked about what they did together and how the spent their days and also told a lot of information about Mr. Banks
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including that he didn't know how to read. The two were going to school together, Mr. Banks in an older classroom and the neighbor in another class. The book showed that no matter how young or old you are it is never to late to learn to do anything you want to be able to do. Although, Mr. Banks was much older he still wanted to go to school to learn how to read. This book had an appropriate vocabulary for a 3rd-4th grade level and also the pictures were very vivid and accurate. Show Less
LibraryThing member Whisper1
What a very special book, found at a local library book sale a few years ago. This is a story of a young boy and his 100 year old friend Mr. Baker. Each day, they sit on the porch steps as Harry notes that he really likes Mr. Baker's sweater all hangy with three buttons. The wind blows the leaves
And then, one day, Mr. George Baker of 100 years decides that it is time to learn to read. And Mr. George Baker gets on the school bus and twenty-two kids all want him to sit with them. But, George Baker sits with Harry, and Harry is happy!
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This book is incredible unique and special to me because my great-grandmother learned to read when she was in her 80's. At the time, Dick and Jane books were the reading materials used in school. As I read my Dick and Jane book, my great-grandmother Lena, listened as I pointed out the letters and how they sounded. She then walked to the library and found books that aided her in reading. While her level of reading was not stellar, what was stellar was her drive to learn. It stayed with me all my life.
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off the trees as they tumble, float and fall.And then, one day, Mr. George Baker of 100 years decides that it is time to learn to read. And Mr. George Baker gets on the school bus and twenty-two kids all want him to sit with them. But, George Baker sits with Harry, and Harry is happy!
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This book is incredible unique and special to me because my great-grandmother learned to read when she was in her 80's. At the time, Dick and Jane books were the reading materials used in school. As I read my Dick and Jane book, my great-grandmother Lena, listened as I pointed out the letters and how they sounded. She then walked to the library and found books that aided her in reading. While her level of reading was not stellar, what was stellar was her drive to learn. It stayed with me all my life.
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Awards
Nebraska Golden Sower Award (Nominee — 2008)
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Picture Book — 2008)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Picturebook — 2010)
Red Clover Book Award (Nominee — 2006)
Reading Rainbow Program Selection (Selection — 148 — 2004)
Teacher Favorites Award (2005)
Call number
J2I.306