Reading Rainbow Books: Mr. George Baker (Hardcover)

from Raquelb

Mr. George Baker is 100 years old; he does not know how to read but is attending school to learn how. Luckily he has a friend who is learning with him, his neighbor ,a young boy named Harry. Harry is so entertained by Mr. George because he is such a friendly, kind, simply man. They sit together w...

from Whisper1

What a very special book, found at a local library book sale a few years ago. This is a story of a young boy and his 100 year old friend Mr. Baker. Each day, they sit on the porch steps as Harry notes that he really likes Mr. Baker's sweater all hangy with three buttons. The wind blows the leaves...

from quicksilvertears

I could read this story over and over. There is something sweet about the way the boy tells about his friend Mr. George Baker. I love how he asks the reader a question followed by another question just like a child does. It is even more enjoyable to read to a young child who will answer the quest...

from uribookworms

What a beautiful, delightful book! I found it on a sidewalk sale table and was immediately enchanted. George is the 100 year old neighbor of young Harry. Both are learning to read. This book is a glimpse into the sweet relationship they share, as they wait for the school bus. George might not rea...

from emleonard

Such a cute book about a little boy's friendship with an 100 year old man. Mr. George and Harry both wait on the porch every morning for the school bus so they can go to school and learn how to read. This book can encourage students that no matter how old or how hard it is to do something you can...