10/10/08

Title: Yo! Yes?
Author: Chris Raschka
Publisher: Barton Press Inc.
Awards: Caldecott Honor Book 1994
Publication Date: 1993
Genre: Picture Book
Audience: K-2, 3,4,5

Overview: This quirky encounter of two strangers on the street is similar to many going on right this second. The hilarious conversation through one-word answers and body language turns into a full encounter of the two strangers. Read and find out how much they really have in common.

Activity: Have the students try to have a conversation with another student only using one word at a time. See if they can get a point across to the other student.

Reviewer’s Name: Julie Sherwood