Rosie Woods
Set of 4 titles
Rosie Woods is a thinker, a watcher, a writer, and a third grader with really high standards! She always tries her best and thinks others should as well. But sometimes, Rosie is reminded that she can't control everything--especially when it comes to her loyal but unpredictable pal Wolfie. Each chapter book in this delightful series plants elements from a classic fairy tale in a modern classroom setting and explores the joys and frustrations of friendship, teamwork, and new discoveries. Author Maya Myers, former K-1 teacher and classroom literacy specialist, infuses each tale with clever curricula and captures the antics, excitement, drama, and hilarity of elementary school. Rich back matter provides additional supports for each theme.
SLJ Review of Rosie Woods
Third grader Rosie Woods narrates the ups and downs of everyday life in these thoughtful, full-color illustrated chapter books. Rosie describes herself as “quiet,” a personality trait that gets some much-needed attention in these well-executed tales that find Rosie navigating friendships and the complex task of understanding one’s peers. In Rosielocks, Rosie learns how to successfully participate in a group project even though she isn’t comfortable with the different ways her group members approach the assignment. In The Three Billy GOATs, Rosie and her classmates face a third-grade competition that turns fierce. Newly independent chapter book readers will appreciate the short chapters and frequent, expressive illustrations. Discussion questions, further information on each book’s topic, and resources are appended at the end of each text.
VERDICT: Recommended for purchase in most collections where longer beginning chapter books are popular.
Booklist Review of Rosie Woods
The action moves right along, and the straightforward language and simple declarative sentences are especially suitable for newly independent readers. This is an engaging addition for most libraries’ chapter-book sections.