What This Book Is About
Weir Do is the new kid at school, and the joke of the book is his name: his surname is Do and his first name is Weir, so the two together sound exactly like "weirdo". By his own account he is stuck with the weirdest name, the weirdest family and the weirdest haircut in the school, and the book follows his attempts to fit in, including a crush on his classmate Bella Allen.
This is the first book in Anh Do's WeirDo series, with cartoon illustrations by Jules Faber. The chapters are short and the writing is conversational, which is what makes it such an easy book for a Grade 3 reader to finish.
Available at Popular bookstores, Kinokuniya, and the Singapore National Library.
Why UWC Chose This Book
In a school where a great many children have arrived from somewhere else, Weir's first weeks are familiar territory. The humour makes it easy to talk about fitting in and about feeling conspicuous, which is something children of this age often cannot put into words on their own.
As a reading step it is a good one. The illustrations support comprehension for English language learners, while the simple, conversational text builds fluency and confidence.
Reading Level Guide
Building reading foundations? Start with picture books and simple labeled stories.
The sweet spot. Accessible for A1 readers; A2 readers will read fluently.
An easy, quick read. Great for building speed and confidence.
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