GALAXY ZACK and AMELIA BEDELIA - Early Chapter Books

   

These two books are early chapter books for kids ready to stretch their reading muscles with longer material. In Hello, Nebulon!, Zack and his family move to the planet Zebulan. Everyone's pretty excited about the move except Zack who left his dog and his best friend behind on Earth. Not only is Zack sad about what he leaves behind but he's pretty anxious about what's ahead. How different will Zebulon be? Will he make any friends? Will the pizza there be gross?  This is a cute start to a new series, a good introduction to Zack, his family and the world of Zebulon. The second book in the series, Journey to Juno was also good and there are several more titles available for pre-order. The first book has an AR reading level of 3.0.

Books starring Amelia Bedelia as a child have moved from picture books to chapter books. I didn't love this first one - it felt like they were trying too hard with the literal language confusion Amelia is known for, but I am hopeful that my students will enjoy it. There are two books in the series available now and a third on the way. AR reading level of 3.9.

MONDAY: Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School

Amelia makes her way through her first day of school just as she does her grown-up adventures - taking everything literally. She jumps off the bus and onto a teacher, plays tag in class, made a hamster from clay, closes her nose in a book, and glues herself in a chair.

If you love Amelia Bedelia - or if your children do - you will enjoy the newest adventures with Amelia as a little girl. The illustrations are beautifully done. But, if grown up Amelia annoys you, don't try this because it is more of the same.

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