The Year of Billy Miller Lib/E (CD-Audio)

from lannersvalerie

I really thought this book was a great one for my son who will be in 2nd grade next year. I started reading the book and found a lot of humor. Billy's start of the school year with a bump on the head from the Jolly Green Giant statue he got over summer vacation. His baby sister, who cried all the...

from amandabock

Practically perfect in every way. I will be recommending this to every second grade teacher I know. Henkes does a brilliant job of capturing the world of 6- and 7-year olds; he simultaneously honors the day-to-day emotions and struggles while also showing the important growth that happens over th...

from jothebookgirl

Heart warming. You will fall in love with Billy as you follow him through his year in second grade. His dad is a quirky stay at home artist waiting for his "break through." His 3 year old sister is annoying dragging around her beloved Drop Sisters. Mama teaches English at the high school. Ms. Sil...

from Cheryl_in_CC_NV

Oh, goodness, the books of Kevin Henkes shred my heart" as Billy's Papa would say. I have to be honest; I'm not sure if young independent readers would be drawn to this story. But it would make a wonderful family read-aloud.I love how individual and interesting the characters are. Papa a stay-at-...

from Imandayeh

The Year of Billy Miller is about Billy who is starting the 2nd grade and he is filled with doubts. With the help of his family and friends he successfully completes it. This book is phenomenal! it is absolutely perfect for a 2nd grader. Billy is a character that shares a slot of common behaviors...