Booked Review
Booked Review
I love soccer.
It’s what I do
every day
after school.
I juggle.
I dribble.
I shoot on goal.
I was made for this—
body and soul.
My mom calls me in.
It’s time to read.
I say no way.
Books aren’t for me.
She shows me the cover,
says it’s brand new–
about a boy who loves soccer
just like you.
I make a face,
so she starts to read.
Hey, this kid is
a lot like me.
He loves soccer.
He doesn’t like words.
He likes to daydream.
He gets in trouble.
This book is funny.
I start to grin.
I try a new word.
(Lu-di-crous.)
I try it again.
Mom stops reading,
It’s time to cook.
Do I want to help?
I can’t.
I’m Booked!
I changed a few details, but this is pretty much what happened. My youngest was a little resistant. I gently forged ahead, and when I left the room, he kept reading. That’s when you know you’ve put the right book in the right hands. A huge thank you to Kwame Alexander for writing the right book for some picky fingers.
Happy Day 11.
See you tomorrow,
Liz
This review makes me very happy, Liz. Hooray for putting the right book in the right hands! If Booked is anything like The Crossover, I know I’m going to love it.
So cool. Share with Kwame! My son is in line after me for this one… 😉 x