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Title details for Makeda Makes a Mountain by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich - Available

Makeda Makes a Mountain

by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Lydia Mba
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The third title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant seven-year-old "maker" and problem solver who loves to create.

Perfect for readers who love Rosie Revere, Engineer and Reina Ramos Works It Out.

Makeda and her family are cleaning the house for a party! They make a huge pile of items they don't use anymore, and soon it's time to take them away. But Makeda is not ready to throw anything out. Can she find new ways to use her old things?

This Level 2 I Can Read! book features an engaging story, longer sentences, and language play perfect for developing readers.

  • Creators

  • Series

    I Can Read, Level 2

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    March 4, 2025

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780063217331

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      January 1, 2025

      Gr 1-2-Makeda loves to make new things, and her inventiveness knows no bounds. When her mother feels the house is getting cluttered, she anounces it's time to clean up. Makeda has other ideas, though: her old, holey sweater can be made into a toy, and her broken toy teapot can be used for storage. Makeda invites her friend over, followed eventually by her entire class, with their broken things to make new ones, and by the end of the story everyone's frowns have been turned upside-down. There's lots to appreciate here; Makeda is creative, imaginative, and endlessly positive, while her upcycling will surely inspire readers to breathe new life into their much-loved things. It also boasts a diverse, inclusive cast of characters. Makeda, her family, and most of her friends are Black, and body diversity is shown among her classmates. What it lacks, however, is a strong plot arc to draw readers in. At the beginning, Makeda's mother is looking to declutter-at the end, everyone is happy and smiling, but adults may still be searching for a lesson about letting go or wondering who will have to deal with the mess of all the broken toys. VERDICT Recommended for purchase to expand diverse offerings, but other early readers, such as the "Questioneers" series, will build a stronger collection.-Kristin Brynsvold

      Copyright 2025 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read

subjects

Languages

  • English

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