About the Book
Bandana Acres: Rascal’s Trip
Author: Kathy J. Perry
Genre: Early Reader Chapter Book
Release date: May 1, 2018
Oh, no! Why didn’t I wait?
Rascal the raccoon is sorry he ignored the warning signs He’s surprised by a whirlwind and he’s taken for the ride of his life. Now it’s up to the Bandana Buddies to help him learn the importance of thinking ahead. Can he stay out of trouble long enough to get back home?
Former teacher, Kathy J Perry has developed this series is for kids to enjoy as they bridge the gap between picture and chapter books. Or, read aloud to the younger. With an easy-to-read font, original watercolor illustrations, the series also packs additional educational helps: a glossary and a “What If” page to help readers think about what they’ve read.
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MY THOUGHTS.....
Author Kathy J. Perry takes us back to Bandana Acres and this time Rascal the raccoon is the animal who gets a chance to become a Bandana buddy. Rascal makes a bad decision and is swept away during a storm, until Ollie the farm dog and a rabbit named Jasper come to his rescue. This scary adventure teaches Rascal that he needs to think before he acts, and it also allows him to make new friends.
Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations make it very appealing, but Rascal's Trip is also a wonderful teaching tool. Perry shares a glossary of words to help young readers understand the story, and there are also questions that prompt them to consider what they would do if they were in the same situation. This book targets beginner readers but I believe it's also an ideal book for adults and children to read together. Rascal's Trip is a worthy addition to the Bandana Acres series and it would be perfect for a school library!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Celebrate Lit, but there was no obligation for a favorable review, These are my own thoughts.
About the Author
After the passing of my parents, I re-evaluated what I was doing with my life and my contribution to others. A former classroom teacher and homeschool mom, I’ve always had a heart for educating kids.
In 2016 my daughter and I attended a local arts and crafts fair where I stumbled upon some cute children’s art and thought, “That’s what I can do! Write children’s books.”
I set my mission. I would do my best to affect our youth through wonderful stories full of timeless character struggles.
More from Kathy
Even with short attention spans, kids learn to think ahead through consequences. As they mature, they understand that their decisions have a direct bearing on the results.
Rascal, a young raccoon, knows it’s about time to go home, but he stretches his exploring time just a few minutes longer. Too long. Suddenly, a storm pops up and a whirlwind whisks him away to the top of a tall pine tree. Now lost, he gets in even more trouble as he tries to find his way home. Through several mishaps, he eventually learns that he must think ahead BEFORE he decides and earns a green bandana to wear as a reminder.
Special things about this book (and series) include:
- Proven easy-to-read font for early readers (Sassoon Primary)
- In full-color with original watercolor artwork.
- Leveled by Lexile and Fountas & Pinnell (F&P) for dialing in to your child’s reading level.
- Red words are the character’s inside thoughts (rather than italics, which I thought would be harder to read). Kids enjoy the color. In fact, struggling readers love to read just the colored parts to start – and then want to continue reading! (Each book has its own color for this.)
- A glossary of newer words with definitions.
- A “What If” section for discussion with five questions about the story, and five questions of how the theme plays out in real life. (Parents and teachers love these books!)
- Rascal’s Trip is available in hardcover and softcover.
Help your kids learn to read with this fun story and cute watercolor illustrations. This early reader chapter book is perfect for ages 5-8 and can usually be read alone by 2nd or 3rd grades.
Blog Stops
The Meanderings of a Bookworm, September 2
Cats in the Cradle Blog, September 2
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 3
Texas Book-aholic, September 4
Inklings and notions, September 5
Blogging With Carol, September 5
For Him and My Family, September 6
deb’s Book Review, September 7
Locks, Hooks and Books, September 8
Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, September 8
Older & Smarter?, September 9
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, September 10
Mary Hake, September 10
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, September 11
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, September 12
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, September 13
Vicky Sluiter, September 13
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, September 14
Little Homeschool on the Prairie, September 15
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Kathy is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card, a softcover copy of the book, digital artwork with motivational phrases, and a custom Hoo-Rag (better bandana), covered with artwork from the Bandana Acres series!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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Sounds like a good book.
ReplyDeleteMy kids will want to read this one. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI like that it has a glossary.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest.