Twig learns that failing doesn't make you a failure—it just opens up possibilities in the sixth book in the beloved Twig and Turtle chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.
Sometimes "no" is just the beginning.
Lately, Twig's been having a tough time. Her best friend is too busy to hang out with her. And then she isn't picked for a special dinner with her favorite pop star. It's all so unfair!
When Dad realizes Twig is feeling low, he tells her a way to take the sting out of rejection. You go out and look for ways to be turned down. The more you do it, the less it hurts. Soon, Twig and her whole family have turned hunting for nos into a fun game. But are some nos just too hard to face?
With a focus on perseverance, community, self-discovery, and a little environmental stewardship, this charming story accompanied by warm and inviting black-and-white illustrations throughout, is perfect for developing young readers.
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- ISBN: 9781645950820
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- ISBN: 9781645950820
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School Library Journal
March 1, 2022
Gr 2-4-It's been four months since Twig's family downsized to a tiny house in Happy Trails, CO. Twig, who is eight, and sister Turtle, who's six, have happily settled into their new home and school-so Twig is unprepared to deal with feelings of being left out when two friends don't include her in their plans. Her loving parents devise an amusing game involving the entire family to help the sisters learn to cope with rejection and disappointment. Twig's first-person narrative rings true, and occasionally formatting her thoughts as bullet points helps young readers grasp their importance. Jacobson's repeated references to pro-environmental themes lack subtlety. Franco's greyscale spot art represents Twig's family as white, with diversity among friends and classmates. The format is ideally designed to encourage independent readers, with 17 lines of text per page and chapters that average 10 pages. Vocabulary doesn't get more challenging than bureau and commotion. VERDICT An appealing series for fans of other young duos like Ivy + Bean, and Bink & Gollie.
Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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