

Like its predecessors, Ling & Ting: Twice As Silly was an engaging read, with two appealing characters that beginning readers will identify with and take to heart.

In this entry in the series, the sisters enjoy some silly times together, planting cupcake gardens, swinging higher than the trees (even when those trees reach into outer space), and creating an amusing fairy-tale about two bunnies named Ling and Ting. Ting’s cake does not.” (p.Twin sisters Ling and Ting, whose story began in Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! and continued in Ling & Ting Share a Birthday, return in this third early-reader story collection devoted to their adventures. Ling and Ting put their cake in the oven. Ting does not read the cookbook carefully. She mixes butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. We Flagged: “Ling reads the cookbook very carefully. Finally, Grace Lin gives teachers/students/readers many opportunities to discuss character traits and compare/contrast the two twins.ĭiscussion Questions: How are Ling & Ting different? The same? When Ling & Ting didn’t know what to buy for the other twin, what did they do? Do you agree with what they did? Also, each chapter of Ling & Ting’s story put them in different situations and are all opportunities to discuss these situations. It is a great opportunity to discuss identity and personality. Ling & Ting are twins, but are very different people. Ling & Ting is no different and is an excellent addition to the early readers I’ve read. What I have noticed is that most early readers have short compelling stories or chapters with interesting characters and often teach a lesson or would make the reader thing. Review and Teacher’s Tools For Navigation: I am not an expert on early chapter books, but I am trying to read more than I did in the past.


Have fun with Ling and Ting! They stick together and look alike. They bake cakes, and they make birthday wishes. Goodreads Summary: Ling & Ting are twins. Published September 10th, 2013 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
