Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Characters we love
Kids love following their favorite book friends from one story to the next. When your child is ready to transition from the shared world of picture books and early readers to the more independent realm of early chapter books, they don't need to say goodbye to their beloved characters. Read on for my recommendations of books that continue the adventures of these familiar friends.
Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth written by Jane O'Connor & illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
Nancy Clancy from the world of Fancy Nancy continues to be fabulous in Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth. When Nancy's classmates bring their treasures to school to share everyone thinks it will be safe to keep them in the classroom. When one goes missing Nancy and her friend Bree follow the clues and solve the mystery. Will Nancy be able to follow in the footsteps of her favorite book detective Nancy Drew and figure out who took the missing treasure?
Kids will want to continue following Nancy Clancy in these other chapter books by Jane O'Conner: Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer, Nancy Clancy Sees the Future and Fancy Nancy Secret of the Silver Key.
The Berenstain Bears and the Rowdy Crowd by Stan Berenstain
The Berestain Bears chapter books continue sharing life lessons by following Brother and Sister bear through challenging situations kids might face in real life. When Brother starts hanging out with some trouble making new friends he is bound to find problems. Will Brother figure out that Too-Tall and the gang are not his real friends or will he get himself in too deep with this new crowd? Follow Brother and Sister bear as they navigate the issue of the rowdy crowd.
For more Berenstain Bear chapter books by Stan Berenstain check out The Berenstain Bears' Nature Rescue, The Berenstain Bear Scouts Meet Bigpaw and The Berenstain Bears and the School Scandal Sheet.
Bad Kitty Gets A Bath by Nick Bruel
Bad Kitty is a lovable but naughty kitty that kids have come to love along with his friend poor puppy and Uncle Murray in several picture book stories.
In the graphic novel Bad Kitty Gets A Bath Kitty is up to her usual mischievous ways. While she needs a bath, Kitty does not really want to take a bath but Uncle Murray is determined to get Kitty clean. This book includes fun facts about cats.
“Bruel's zany illustrations incorporate numerous perspectives that heighten the humor.” ―School Library Journal
Continue to enjoy Nick Bruel's Bad Kitty in Bad Kitty: Puppy's Big Day, Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble and Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble.
