I recommend this book to people who like Arthur books.
This book is cool and mysterious because Sue Ellen lost her diary.I like this book because I am a fan of Arthur books,they are amazing!I love to read Arthur books because they are funny,adventurous,and even sometimes SCARY!!! This book is for young children and kids.

I am in 3rd grade and I like this book because Muffy thinks that Francine took the book. It is a good mystery because they are trying to find the lost diary.

Arthur and the Poetry Contest is book number 18 in the"Arthur Chapter Book" series. It is written in chapter bookformat for children who are ready to read on their own. In this storyFern dares Arthur and his friends to enter the poetry writing contest at the local library, but writing poems turns out to be harder than they thought. Will Arthur and friends be able to write poems good enough to be read out loud? Brown continues to demonstrate an understanding of timing and flow of text as well as an awareness of what is of interest to children. The few black & white illustrations help bridge the gap between the easy reader level and a junior fiction. This sturdy beginner chapter book is sure to be a hit with Arthur fans.

This book is based on an episode on the "Arthur" T.V. by Joe Fallon, and it's an excellent enhancement to an already good story. Rather than watching the T.V., readers are made to use their imaginations as part of the story, or even if they have seen the show, use their imaginations to fill in the details. Marc pays excellent attention to detail and although most of the credit goes to Fallon, those who saw the show will still find it worthwhile to read the book.

Children who are ready for their first chapter books will enjoy reading about Arthur's adventures on his ball team. The story is written in a fast-paced style with a lot of dialogue, so most kids will zip through it in no time. The book's emphasis on teamwork and encouraging others just makes the story that much more worthwhile. Great for kids, regardless of whether they are Arthur fans.

When I read my first chapter book,I was 7. It was a Arhtur book,but first my Dad read it to me. So I read more chapter books

Everybody should write a story. I am 5 years old and I love to write ... just like Arthur.

I love Pal! (Arthur's dog) Arthur writes about how he got pal for school. I really like Arthur books!!!! Danielle

This book teaches a lot of important saftey steps in the event of a fire. My preschool child really enjoys the book and had fun placing the stickers on the appropriate spots. The only drawback is that not enough room is allowed for the stickers, making it impossible to see all the words once the stickers are in place.

When I picked this book up from the library, I was worried that it might just be a book version of episode from the episode "D.W. All Fired Up" on the "Arthur" television series. Fortunately, it isn't. It's a unique and beautifully illustrated story about fire safety that teaches children what they need to know and also manages to entertain in the process. D.W. fans will love seeing D.W. in her firefighter's hat as the "fire boss" as well as when she was just a little baby. The story is generally kept pleasant throughout, without arguing between Arthur and D.W. It also has a surprising and satisfying ending.

In this book Arthur and his sister D.W. have a reading contest to see if she could really read. So D.W. could read after all and Arthur ended up taking back what he said about her. He said she couldn't read but he didn't know she could.

One of many books in the Arthur series, Arthur's Reading Race, is extremely well designed, using stickers to ecourage and assist in the reading and learning of new words. On almost every page there is a word writen in blue which the child must match with a sticker. The kinestic activity of tieing the visual cue to the word enhances the learning process. Thematically, Marc Brown, couldn't have been more apropo, using the much loved Arthur character to challenge his younger sister, D.W., to read ten words. New readers, identifying with D.W., are immediately invested in discovering whether the novice is successful in meeting her older brother's challenge. Marc Brown, does not dissappoint his young fans, as D.W. manages to read ten words and receives her reward (an ice-cream). Brown uses humor extremely well eliciting delighted giggles from young readers as they follow D.W. and Arthur on this immaginative and educational journey. Other bonuses include a review activity, an additional sticker page which allows the child to create their own story, as well as excellent ideas/advice in a "Note to Parents" page.Unfortunately, this is one of very few Arthur: Step into reading books which I have been able to locate which offer the stickers and all the asociated activities. -Victoria Romani

What a situation for a young student to find themselves in--Arthur's teacher is staying with his family while repairs are being made to his roof. Arthur gets a glimpse of Mr. Ratburn as a person, rather that just his teacher. His friends turn on him because they think he is getting special treatment. When Mr. Ratburn discovers the dilemma. his solution is very original. Can be a good discussion of how teaching used to be; when often teachers did live with their students or at least have dinner at their home.

Poor Arthur, his mom has just informed him that his teacher Mr Ratburn is going to be staying at their house for awhile. His roof was damaged in a storm and he needs a place to live, while it's getting repaired. Arthur is in a panic. He tells his parents that Mr Ratburn can't live at their house...it's just not right...school is school and home is home. But after Mr Ratburn moves in, Arthur finds out he's just a regular guy who wears jeans and tee-shirts around the house, watches TV and likes dessert. All goes well until Arthur gets an A on a very difficult math test. Now all his friends are mad at him. They won't stop teasing him and calling him names. Fortunately, Mr Ratburn comes up with a clever idea and saves the day.....Marc Brown has again written a funny, witty, gentle story about life's day to day ups and downs. His characters are very down to earth, their troubles, real and his solutions, always true to life. Youngsters easily identify with Arthur and the gang and learn simple lessons of how to handle everyday problems that pop up, time and again. You can't go wrong with an "Arthur" book. It's always a favorite and a great addition to all bookshelves.

This is a very nice book. In reading a story about D.W. and her family going to the beach and insisting that she does not like and does not want to get in the water, children learn an important lesson about trying new things. Once D.W. does give the water a try, she finds out she absolutely loves it. My favorite part of the book elaborates on what D.W. does in the water: She splashes, she dunks, she dives, she jumps, etc. The actual words in the story are much more lush and colorful, however. It's a book you can have a lot of fun reading aloud to and with children. It's also a nice introduction to talking with children not only about the beach, but also the importance of not being afraid of or too stubborn to try something new. A definite recommendation for young children learning to read.

I find all the "D.W." books hilarious- she speaks with authority in such an adult manner sometimes, I have to chuckle to myself. D.W. and her family go to the beach, but she refuses to go in the water- or even take off her robe and hat. "I don't want to get sunburned", she says, looking, in her robe and huge floppy hat, like Katherine Hepburn trying to remain anonymous, "and I don't want to get wet!", she says. She whines the whole day with the familar refrain "Is is time to go yet?!?", but her family is determined to have fun. Finally, Arhtur tricks her into going in the water and, of course, D.W. realizes she loves it so much, she wants to come back the next day. A fun read, especially for any child that is apprehensive about the beach or swimming.

This is typical Arthur. DW is pretty negative about Baby Kate entering the household. At one point she proclaims "Babies are boring" Later she commiserates that everything seems to be about the baby and not about her anymore.

While kids probably do have these emotions, I don't like the book putting words to them or validating them. Whenever I read this book I change the words to be more positive.

Also, it has some nursery rhymes, one of which goes something like "God bless the moon, God bless me". Not something that fits my personal style so I have to change this, too, to "The moon is special and so are you"

Overall, I much prefer the "I'm a Big Brother / Big Sister" books to Arthur. That being said, my 2 year old liked both books and still asks for them now at 2 1/2 even though the baby is 6 months old.

This book is great for younger children who are nervous about the new baby that is going to arrive. There are good pictures and it shows how many kids feel and how to handle the new child. Plus it shows just how much fun having a younger sibling can be.

While the content of this book is very similar to many other good books to help _children_ become _siblings_, it is presented in an entertaining way typical of Brown's Arthur books. The graphics present an understandable and engaging picture for any child who's familiar with the Arthur television show; its style, of necessity is just a little from the books, but not so much the child will not enjoy and follow. A good tool to use as part of your preparation package for your (currently) only child.

"Arthur's Computer Disaster" was a cute book. Any child would enjoy it. It's not only an easy reader that they would like reading, but it teaches a lesson. -What happens when your break the rules.

Arthur's hooked on this new computer game. His mom tells him not to play it while she's gone, but he does it anyway, even with his sister, D.W., warning him. Arthur accidently "breaks" the computer, his mother gets home, and punishes him. All in all, he learns a lesson.

D.W. is my favorite character, because she's so sweet and innocent, just like all little sisters are. She warns her brother, and he chooses not to listen, and ends up "breaking" the computer.

Book is on the level of SEE SPOT RUN. Not for young readers.

This is a great book to teach kids what happens when you break the rules. Arthur's mom tell him he can't play his new computer game while she's gone. But the game is really cool, and he doesn't mean to play it, exactly, just show it to Buster. But, as you might guess, things don't work out that way. Arthur is convinced he has broken the computer. D. W. worries that they will now be homeless, and it will all be his fault. But Mom is able to fix the computer and they all learn a lesson about following the rules.

As a Mom, I wish I could be as fair and calm as Arthur's Mom. She never yells or freaks out. She just grounds Arthur from the computer. And he admits that's fair, which my kids probably would not do. This is a great story about a very common situation. Kids and parents will relate to this one.