#early reader

[emmbrr]

my agent wanted to see the bed frame a little thinner so here it is 💤 four mimirs

[whatsupbeanie]

GASP! HELLO lovely friends!! I've been hard at work on something and I can finally reveal the cover for my first early reader graphic novel!!! Meet Poppy the Great Puptective and her new friend (?)Truffles the cat.

It's the first of a three book series, featuring puppy silliness, kitty grumpiness, friendship, mysteries and lots and lots of silly faces. If you or a young reader in your life enjoys InvestiGators and Narwhal and Jelly - this will be a series they might enjoy :). It comes out March 19, 2024 and you can Pre-Order it RIGHT NOW! Here's some very kind words about the book :'0

[wrenthedevil]

the classics

[intothestacks]

Have I shown you guys my Fly Guy stuffie or did I take the picture and forget to post it?

Either way, here he is:

[greatpacificbooks]

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Title: Don’t Touch My Hair!

Author: Sharee Miller

Illustrator: Sharee Miller

Published: November 6th, 2018 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Genre & Format: Contemporary Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Picture Book, Early Reader

Key Themes: Black Stories, Hair, Self-Esteem, Values & Virtues

Reading Level: Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade

Language: English

ISBN: 9780316562584

Content Warnings:

None

Publisher’s Synopsis:

“An entertaining picture book that teaches the importance of asking for permission first as a young girl attempts to escape the curious hands that want to touch her hair. It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and in space, she’s chased by a mermaid, monkeys, and poked by aliens . . . until, finally, Aria has had enough! Author-illustrator Sharee Miller takes the tradition of appreciation of black hair to a new, fresh, level as she doesn’t seek to convince or remind young readers that their curls are beautiful — she simply acknowledges black beauty while telling a fun, imaginative story.”

Review: Publisher’s Weekly

“Aria is an African-American girl who’s proud of her showstopping hair “that grows up toward the sun like a flower.” But people keep confusing admiration with acquiescence: strangers, she laments, “are so curious about my hair that they try to touch it without even asking for permission!” It feels like the entire universe has lost its sense of boundaries. In a series of wonderfully expressive, humorous cartoons that mix full-page and spot art, Aria imagines encountering underwater creatures, forest animals, and even aliens who reach for her curls while cooing, “How do you get it so big?” She contemplates hiding; she loses her temper (“That’s it. That’s enough. DON’T TOUCH MY HAIR!”). Then she resolves to set limits, and, in speaking up for herself, she begins to feel free, respected, and in charge of her own body again. Storytelling by Miller (Princess Hair) is frank, funny, and revelatory, with a beleaguered but never beaten protagonist with whom readers will instantly connect. And her book embraces audiences of all backgrounds, nudging them, in different ways, to a new level of understanding.”

Additional Resources:

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Early Reader in Brief: The Vampire Bunny

Bunnicula and Friends: The Vampire Bunny Written by James Howe, illustrated by Jeff Mack

Publishing Information:

Published by Simon Spotlight, August 1, 2005. Hardback dimensions measure  6 x 0.2 x 9 inches

Awards Won:

None found.

Story or Concept Theme:

The Monroe family brings home a pet rabbit, and their cat, Chester, is suspicious that he is a vampire.

Target Audience/Age:

Ready-to-Read 3: Reading Proficiently. Ages 6-8.

Narrative Plot

Beginning: The Monroes bring home Bunnicula. Chester is immediately suspicious, and when they find vegetables that have been drained of all their juice, Chester insists that Bunnicula is a danger to the family. Middle: Chester is suddenly no longer suspicious of Bunnicula, and Harold, the family dog, realizes something is wrong. He stays up to watch Chester all night, and learns that Chester has been guarding the vegetables with garlic to keep Bunnicula away from them. End: Harold breaks Bunnicula out of his cage and helps him get into a salad so he can eat the greens. Mrs. Monroe decides to take all the animals to the vet, and they put Bunnicula on an all-juice diet.

Coherence/relation between text + visual pictures:

There is enough text on each page that the illustrations only show one aspect of what’s happening. They do a good job of distinguishing the most important image, and setting the tone for the page.

Storytelling techniques used:

This book uses suspense and tension. It’s interesting because it’s a horror genre book, but doesn’t portray vampirism as scary from the narrator’s point of view because Bunnicula only targets vegetables.

Physical structure/design:

Physical copy has 48 pages. The text is set in a large, serif font that fills each page. Lines are spaced fairly close together. There are no two-page spreads.

Brief assessment of the book's quality:

This book is exciting and fun! It engages readers by introducing something scary but harmless, and by centering the story on the other pets. The illustrations are fun, but not distracting, and the plot doesn’t sacrifice story elements to accommodate the format or intended audience.

Brief assessment of potential use of book with young readers, if applicable:

I could see this book being very successful as an independent reader, but not especially so for group reading. Because Bunnicula is such an iconic series, this book makes an excellent gateway out of Easy Readers, especially for readers who are daunted by the transition to juvenile fiction. 

Brief assessment of the book's appeal to potential readers:

Bunnicula celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2019, and I think that’s part of the appeal here - this is a series that has stood the test of time, which makes it recognizable for caregivers, and proves its popularity with readers. Its unique take on horror themes is fun and engaging, and it’s a great stepping stone to further reading.

Edited 4/10/21 to change “Easy Reader” to “Early Reader”