Review by Booklist Review
It's time for Ollie's class to take a field trip. But where will they go? To the moon? NO! Up to a bird's nest? NO! Sliding down a rainbow? NO! A turn of the page leads to the aquarium? YES! The question-and-answer pattern continues throughout the book, narrowing down the possibilities and zeroing in on the facts: Destination? Aquarium. Focus? Amazing animals living in or near the water. Purpose? Listening, learning, fun. Of course, it's good to know what to do when you or your buddy gets (temporarily) lost, so Calmenson provides a cheerful checklist of trip-related tips on the last page. As the book goes along, the proposed answers get more absurd, and silliness abounds. As a read-aloud choice, it's hard to beat a picture book with funny Q&A text, particularly when it sets up forward momentum that keeps kids from getting sidetracked for too long. With its built-in bits of practical info, this rollicking picture book is highly recommended before a class trip but great fun for reading aloud any old time.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2016 Booklist
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Review by Horn Book Review
A lighthearted text posits yes-or-no questions about Ollie's field trip, such as "How will the class get to the aquarium?" Three silly answers are offered (e.g., "Will they go in a submarine?"); a fourth response is always the correct choice (a school bus). Along the way, a subtle lesson in proper field-trip behavior is conveyed. The breezy watercolor illustrations enhance the text's humor. (c) Copyright 2016. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Since Ollie already knows what to expect on the first day of school (Ollie's School Day, 2012), this time he tackles another school staple: field trips. The format matches the first, presenting readers with a question and three outlandish answers before revealing the reasonableand correctone: "How will the class get to the aquarium? / Will they go in a submarine? NO! / Will they fly there like kites? NO! / Will they roll to the aquarium like bowling balls? NO! // Will Ollie's class ride the school bus? YES!" It's easy to imagine the participation this will spark. The questions vary between those that apply to an aquarium trip and universal field-trip etiquette, the latter being slightly didacticwhile the aquarium guide is speaking, "Will Ollie have fun looking, listening and learning?"and including the hot topic of losing a buddy. The final page, "Ollie's Class Trip Yes" List," presents some other important points about field trips, covering staying with the group, holding your buddy's hand, and what to do if separated from either. Carter's watercolors play up the humor of the ridiculous answers and are sure to spark laughter; his teacher, though, is something elseall angles, points, and wild hairand her shadow is downright strange. Not as strong as Ollie's first outing but still a good choice to share with classes before a field trip. (Picture book. 3-6) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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