Nonfiction Review: Move! by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page

Move! by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page 1. BIBLIOGRAPHY Jenkins, Steve & Page, Robin. 2006. MOVE!. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 978-1328895738 2. SUMMARY Discover the different ways animals move in this engaging nonfiction text. 3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS Steve Jenkins and Robin Page have created a nonfiction book that will grab even the youngest readers attention. The short, simple sentences that describe how each animal moves gets the point across without any extra “fluff”. The organization of the book, which describes one way the animal moves and then a second way which leads into the next animal (a jacana walks, and also dives, a whale dives, and also swims, etc) flows easily and makes sense for its intended audience. The cut paper illustrations are eye catching against a white background. They are simple, yet realistic enough for a child to recognize the animal in the real world. The last page summarizes how each animal discussed moves, and leaves readers with a question “...how about you?” that is a great discussion starter. The author also includes a brief description of each animal in the back for curious children who would like to know more. Overall, this book is a wonderful introduction to the Nonfiction genre for young readers. 4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S) KIRKUS REVIEWS: “there’s no denying that this is an extraordinarily pretty and child-friendly package.” 5. CONNECTIONS *Have students act out the way animals move. *Turn the verbs into a game of simon says! *Game: Read one of the verbs in the story, and have students list all the animals they can think of that also move that way. The student with the most animals listed in 2 minutes wins!