The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Brand New Kid
Book Review: Well Intentioned But Not Well Written
Summary: 2 Stars
I was greatly disappointed in this book. The rhymes are forced and awkward - I had to read one page to my son several times and it still didn't have any flow. One review suggests that we shoud give Katie a break because her heart was in the right place. Well I disagree. A book should stand or fall on its own merits, not because of whose name is on the cover. If she is truly concerned about putting the message of tolerance out, why doesn't she become a patron to a young author with some real talent. I'm afraid this is just another example of a celebrity who thinks they can write. 2 stars for the illustrations.Book Review: What A Wonderful Idea
Summary: 4 Stars
Can't wait for my 8 y/o to read this book. I hope that she learns that because you are different or a new person that you should not treat anyone the way that she would not want to be treated. What a great ideal for Katie's first book, and to also use her daughters names.Book Review: Whew, tough crowd!
Summary: 4 Stars
Despite the criticism, I thought that this book was very good. I'm very concerned with kids becoming outcast and becoming something we don't desire in our schools. We were terrible to new kids when I was young until my mother set me straight. This book is an excellent tool to have a discussion not only about an outsider, but also anyone who is different or even the same, but new!Book Review: badly rhymed+badly written+famous author=published!
Summary: 1 Stars
This is an example of what happens when good people write bad books. I have nothing against Katie Couric herself, and I realize that she had good intentions, but this book is so badly written, the rhymes are so forced, and the moral so obvious that it just overrides any intent she may have had. Books should be published based on the merit of the writing, not on the celebrity of the author. At best, it is a sophomoric effort (and I'm being kind). There are better books for kids about acceptance/tolerance out there. Save your money - it is a waste of paper.Book Review: the Brand New Kid
Summary: 4 Stars
The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric is about a kid from a foreign country and joined Mrs.Kincaid second grade class at Brookhaven Elementary Schools. This kid's name is Lazlo who didn't quite fit in. The kids in his own class and everyone in the whole class made fun of him and pulled terrible pranks on him, until a girl named Ellie said the unsaidable!I give this book 4 out of 5 paws because this book tells exactly what happens to new kids who don't quite fit in.