  | Today is Monday in New York Author: Downing, Johnette | |
| Price: $6.50 | ||
Summary:
Invites children to participate through singing, speaking, and tasting as they learn about the foods that are uniquely New York.
| Illustrator: | Kadair, Deborah Ousley |
Common Core Standards
Grade K → Reading → RI Informational Text → K.RI Key Ideas & Details
Grade K → Reading → RI Informational Text → K.RI Craft & Structure
Grade K → Reading → RI Informational Text → K.RI Integration of Knowledge & Ideas
Grade K → Reading → RI Informational Text → K.RI Range of Reading & Level of Text Complexity
Grade K → Reading → RI Informational Text → Texts Illustrating the Complexity, Quality, & Rang
Grade 1 → Reading → RL Reading Literature → 1.RL Craft & Structure
Grade 1 → Reading → RI Informational Text → 1.RI Key Ideas & Details
Grade 1 → Reading → RI Informational Text → 1.RI Craft & Structure
Grade 1 → Reading → RI Informational Text → 1.RI Integration of Knowledge & Ideas
Grade 1 → Reading → RI Informational Text → Texts Illustrating the Complexity, Quality, & Rang
Grade 1 → Reading → CCR - College & Career Readiness Anchor Standards
Grade 1 → Reading → RI Informational Text → 1.RI Range of Reading & Level of Text Complexity
Grade 2 → Reading → RI Informational Text → 2.RI Key Ideas & Details
Grade 2 → Reading → RI Informational Text → 2.RI Craft & Structure
Grade 2 → Reading → RI Informational Text → 2.RI Integration of Knowledge & Ideas
Grade 2 → Reading → RI Informational Text → 2.RI Range of Reading & Level of Text Complexity
Grade 2 → Reading → RI Informational Text → Texts Illustrating the Complexity, Quality, & Rang
Grade 2 → Reading → CCR College & Career Readiness Anchor Standards fo
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/01/11)
School Library Journal (05/01/11)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/01/2011 PreS-Gr 1—Downing has taken the traditional song and put a New York spin on it. Instead of the usual foods assigned to each day of the week, this story depicts children eating apples, pastrami, Nathan's hot dogs, and bagels and lox (possibly introducing them to some new vocabulary and food choices). Back matter includes a "Word Menu" describing the history of the Big Apple favorites, a list of official state foods, and sheet music for the song. Each spread offers a large-print line (or two) of text opposite a full-page, collage illustration that suits the mood of the book perfectly. A diverse group of children, including a girl in a wheelchair, is featured in the eye-catching artwork. A fun twist on a classic, to read aloud or to introduce to beginning readers.—Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH - Copyright 2011 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
