Flubby Will NOT Play with That

Flubby is a typical cat and Kami discovers that fact when she brings home an assortment of cat toys from the pet store. She introduces each toy to Flubby with cat-like results…no interest on Flubby’s part. She tries a singing toy, rolling toy, swinging toy and a surprise toy. But, Flubby is just not interested. Kami gives up and walks away and then Flubby discovers the best toy of all – the paper bag from the pet store. What a fantastic toy for a cat!

Drawings are cartoon-like and text is simple. Occasionally, there are two to three panels on a page, giving the ‘feel’ of a graphic novel. Pet- loving young readers will enjoy this short, easy book about a girl and her cat and they can look forward to more, because there is another Flubby book cover shown on the back.

Kiwi Cannot Reach!

Kiwi has a problem – he wants to pull the rope and he cannot reach it! Will the reader help? This interactive beginning reader is written with cartoon-like illustrations and word bubbles. The sentences are short and the words are accessible, while still moving the story along. Readers who enjoy Elephant & Piggie will giggle along with this fun story about an engaging, but helpless, little kiwi.

Snail & Worm

Tina Kugler has credownloadated an engaging beginning reader book. This book contains three short story that feature Snail and Worm.  Snail is a happy, likable guy that is sometimes misguided in his understandings. Worm is more astute and is friends with Snail.

The repetitive words and phrases are enhanced by the colorful, simple drawings.  The page layout is a mix of traditional full page with minimal text and multiple images with in-line text.  Younger readers will laugh at the absurdity of Snail playing tag with a stick and a stone, but may miss the secondary joke concerning Snail’s speed. They will giggle as Snail climbs a flower that bends under his weight, leaving him 1/2 inch from the ground. Worm cheers him on as he makes the climb. “Wow, I can see so much from up here!” Snail exclaims. Worm responds, “I’m so proud of you.” What a supportive friend!

Snail & Worm will provide the beginning reader a sense of maturity as this book is a bit different than the traditional beginning readers in shape, layout and content. It will also offer the struggling older student a good choice without embarrassment.