I Wanna New Room Hardcover – Picture Book, December 2, 2010

Karen Kaufman Orloff & David Catrow have done it again. This second book in the "I Wanna..." series is great fun. Alex is back with another request made through his hysterically funny letters. Mom, tired from dealing with his newborn sister, has referred him to Dad this time. The arrival of his sister has resulted in Alex having to share a room with his brother Ethan. Alex explains his difficulties with the arrangement and Dad decides that together they will build Alex a place of his own. (Alex eventually decides to share it with Ethan). I have laughed outloud along with the kids while reading this book. (I was happy to see the iguana from the first book in this one, but if you haven't read the first, you will still love this one on its own.) I highly recommend this funny and loving book that leaves its readers with a great feeling.

Great book! Can be used to look at voice when writing

In I Wanna Iguana, Alex tries to convince his seemingly unshakable mother that he should be allowed to adopt a friend's baby iguana. Now, in the highly anticipated follow-up, I Wanna New Room, Alex longs for his own room.In a series of letters, Alex attempts to convince his parents that he shouldn't have to share a room with his baby brother, Ethan. After all, when Ethan sleeps, he sounds like the cat coughing up fur balls. Ethan also sticks crayons up his nose and barks like a walrus! All poor Alex wants is his old room back.Readers will be laughing out loud as they read Mom and Dad's replies, explaining that his new little sister, Annie needs her privacy to do girl stuff. But Alex will not be swayed and devises his own ways to handle the situation, which include taping the room, and pleading that even his friend Stinky's dog Lurch has his own room! After all, it's more than a room, it's the principle of the thing.Alex eventually pulls it off and convinces his dad that he needs his own space. Dad builds Alex a special place of his own--a brand new tree house. But, in the end, Alex realizes, who will he play ping-pong with?Every child longs for their own room, but sometimes it's just not possible. I Wanna New Room is a humorous book that can give kids a new outlook on the situation. The wonderful illustrations by David Catrow add to the flair and will have readers wondering, what will Alex want next?

I use this book (as well as the other two in the series) as a read-aloud to teach my combined 1st and 2nd-grade class about persuasive writing AND friendly letter writing! A double whammy! What more could you ask for? Well, if you want hilarious humor, students engaged, quality writing AND great illustrations, you will not be disappointed!

If you are looking for a book to read to your children, or grand children, before bed time .. Please add this to your library. Text and graphics are great. It holds the interests of the child as you read ..... Now, you have to read with Enthusiam (as with any book) ..... and soon they will be reading it to you..

Great illustrations and fantastic story idea. The story is really touching and applicable to those siblings struggling with being dethroned when a new baby comes along. Sweet message.

Cute book. Great for Kindergarteners.

I use this book as a starter resource for 1st graders in writing persuasive argument paragraphs. Great topic for the kids.

Love this series - great writing book for Grade 1 and 2

Excellent

Product arrived on time and the children enjoyed the story and pictures.