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Meanwhile...by Jules Feiffer
published by Harper Collins, 1997
Summary: A comic book lover escapes into adventures using the word meanwhile.
Strengths: Interesting, colorful, and dynamic illustrations combine with a very funny story to create a captivating piece with a comic-book feel. I find it interesting that the same motion of line depicting swords and bullet fire are used to depict the mother's yelling. This is a great book in which children can escape and use their imagination. Children will get very excited about what will happen next and can predict ways in which Raymond can write "meanwhile".
Concerns: Younger children may not understand the changes that occur with the word "meanwhile". Parents may be concerned with the violence portrayed in space, in the West, and on a pirate ship. (Parents also might be concerned that their children will write "meanwhile" on the walls where they can't see it!)
Classroom Use: This book would be great for children aged 7 and up. Teachers can use it as a way to introduce transition words. Children can also imagine their own story and write their own similar book.
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