Officer Buckle and Gloria

"Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book." -- The Horn Book"Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think." -- Children's Book Review Magazine"Rathman brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book." -- Publisher's Weekly"A five-star performance." -- School Library Journal

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/28/1995
ISBN: 9780399226168
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 11.36h x 8.92w x 0.36d
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Winner
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Winner
Award: Florida Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Caldecott Medal - Winner

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/17/1995 pg. 229
Booklist 11/01/1995 pg. 471
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1996 pg. 743
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1995 pg. 42 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
School Library Journal 05/01/1998 pg. 53
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/1995 pg. 23
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1996 pg. 1288
Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/1995 pg. 1193
School Library Journal 09/01/1995

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 14100 / Officer Buckle and Gloria
Reading Level: 3.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5