Fox and Chick are back in this newest book in the hilarious early reader series by Geisel Honoree Sergio Ruzzier.
In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick - two unlikely friends who despite their differences always manage to find a way to get along. In this third book in the series, Fox and Chick have a sleepover, search for a lost hammer and throw a surprise party that unexpectedly surprises everyone. The universal characters, humor and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers.
• BUDDY BOOKS ARE PERENNIAL: From Frog and Toad to Elephant & Piggie to Ivy & Bean, kids of all ages respond to books about friendship.
• PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers.
• AWARD-WINNING: The first book in the series won a Geisel Award Honor for the most distinguished book for beginning readers" by the American Library Association. It was also a New York Times Notable Children's Book and appeared on many Best Book of the Year lists.
• KIDS LIKE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to kids who are visually oriented readers as well as new readers who are eager to tackle graphic novels.
Perfect for:
• Parents, caregivers, and grandparents
• Teachers and librarians
• Fans of Frog and Toad, Elephant & Piggie, Bink & Gollie, Charlie & Mouse, and Barkus
Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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Reading Level | Grade 1 |
Dewey Number | 741.5 |
Lexile | |
ATOS Reading Level | 1.9 |
Guided Reading Level | J |
Language | English |
Publisher | Amicus |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | 9781645498216 |
Copyright | 2024 |
Number of Pages | 56 |
Dimensions | 7.5 x 9 |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
Booklist Review of Fox & Chick: The Sleepover and Other Stories
The latest book in the Fox & Chick series features three stories designed for beginning readers but equally enjoyable for reading aloud. In the first chapter, Chick invites himself to a sleepover at Fox’s house, but only one of them actually sleeps. In the second chapter, Chick finds his hammer, loses it again, uses a rock to drive a nail into a wall, and hangs a picture of his hammer from the nail. Finally, an excited Chick talks Fox into throwing him a surprise birthday party, and then surprises Fox with an unwelcome revelation. In the pleasing and often amusing illustrations, Ruzzier uses the conventions of comics (visual narrative sequences, speech balloons) to motivate beginning readers with the dual reward of verbal and visual humor. Original storytelling with quirky, character-driven humor.