The Best Seat in Second Grade ( I Can Read. Level 2) (Reprint) (Paperback) by Katharine Kenah

About the Book

Sam loves sitting next to the class hamster, George Washington, but he's tired of waiting to be chosen as Hamster Helper. So when his class goes to the science museum, Sam decides to bring George Washington along. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Sam has the best seat in second grade--right next to George Washington, the class pet!

Sam brings his hamster buddy on the class field trip to the science museum...but disaster strikes when George jumps from Sam's pocket into the museum's Hamster Habitat.

"Carter's expressive watercolor illustrations help bring the kids in room 75 and their furry pet to life," commented Kirkus.

The Best Seat in Second Grade is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

From the Back Cover

Sam is tired of waiting to be Hamster Helper. So when his class takes a trip to the science museum, Sam decides to bring along something extra . . .

Review Quotes

"Carter has an energetic line; her watercolor and gouache figures fairly dance off the page."--Kirkus Reviews (for MY HIPPIE GRANDMOTHER)

"Wacky, off-kilter illustrations serve this humorous tale well."--School Library Journal (for SLITHERY JAKE)