This series is a level 2 on the Time to Read early reader program geared towards 5-7 year olds or K-2. This was fantastic for Krissy, my 6 year old. He is right on that bridge of picture books to chapter books and this series fit the bill!
Krissy has loved these books so much, I’m pretty sure he’s read all of them four or five times now. There is no indicator on the cover or in the books of the order of the books, so we referenced the chapter books which are clearly marked on the cover for the correct order.
We received a set of the first 4 in hardback edition, however they currently have 7 books released with a total of 8 books planned through 2020, so this is a fast growing series. I highly recommend it for any early reader, even if you already have the chapter books. The colorful illustrations and adapted version of the stories will keep children intrigued, then once they develop the love for the series they will quickly want more and move right into the chapter books!! It's the perfect natural bridge!
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