Try Your Best Book

Ann doesn't think she is very good at sports. Will she have any fun at her school's Sports Day? There's only one way to find out--she'll have to try her best!

Marilyn Courtot - Children's Literature

Not all of us have great coordination or athletic ability. In this story, Ann is concerned about Sports Day. Mr. York the coordinator and coach urges Ann to try her best when she doubts that she can kick a soccer ball, climb a rope or participate in a relay race. The tables are turned when the kids need one more person to even up the teams and Mr. York says "I don't think I can run very fast." You can imagine what Ann replies. The short, uncomplicated story ends and then is followed by a few pages of activities. The first one raises discussion issues. The second has kids creating a mobile. Then there is a brief description of the author and illustrator along with photographs of each. The closing spread provides tips to help children become readers and describes why the series is a good choice and lists other titles at this level. Part of the "Green Light Readers" series, a Level 2 book—reading with help with emphasis on short sentences, and simple dialogue. 2004 (orig. 2001), Harcourt, Ages 5 to 7.