This Librarian's Quick Picks: Bramble and Maggie - Spooky Season

Bramble and Maggie: Spooky Season
by Jessie Haas
Candlewick (Aug. 12, 2014)
Early chapter book

Summary:

The scarecrow erected in the neighbor’s yard is supposed to scare birds, not horses! How will Bramble be brave enough to go trick or treating with Maggie on Halloween?

Why You'll Love It:

•  It's an original Halloween story for newly independent readers or for reading aloud to younger children.
• Dialogue, Maggie's occasional reflections, and a bit of onomatopoeia allow the narrative text to flow nicely as a trusting relationship develops between horse and rider.
• Softly colored gouache illustrations illuminate expressions and follow the action from a variety of perspectives and have appropriate visual clues and generous white space for younger readers.

Who Should Read It:

Great for grades K-2.

What Else You Should Read:

• The first two books in the series: Horse Meets Girl and Give and Take.
• Any of the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series. 

Who Else Is Talking About This Book?

•  Sommer Reading
• NC Teacher Stuff
• Late Bloomer's Book Blog

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 Zorro Gets An Outfit

by Carter Goodrich
Simon and Schuster, 2012

From School Library Journal:

As in the first installment, Say Hello to Zorro!,  the book is well designed, with ample white space surrounding the all-small-caps font and bright images. Whether shared one-on-one or as part of a dog-themed storytime, this book is sure to please existing fans of Mr. Bud and Zorro and create new admirers of these charming pups.

 You might also like these titles:

• See Me Run by Paul Meisel
• When Jack Goes Out by Pat Schories
• Say Hello to Zorro by Carter Goodrich