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The Party Diaries #4
Fairy-Tale Puppy Picnic: A Branches Book
Priya puts together the perfect puppy picnic and raises money to help African wild dogs, in the fourth installment of this full-color early chapter book series!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Priya is planning a puppy picnic for her friend Dola! It has a fairy-tale theme because Dola's adorable puppy is named Prince! Priya starts her party-prep to-do list. She makes castle invitations, creates DIY crowns, and bakes cupcakes (and pupcakes!). But as the puppy picnic gets closer, it looks like it might rain. Priya tries not to worry, but the weather is not something she can check off her to-do list. Will she have to cancel the picnic?
With color-coded speech bubbles, an engaging diary format, plenty of humor, and vibrant artwork on every page, this series is perfect for newly independent readers! There's even a fun DIY activity at the back of the book, encouraging kids to make their own fabric ribbon garland at home!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Priya is planning a puppy picnic for her friend Dola! It has a fairy-tale theme because Dola's adorable puppy is named Prince! Priya starts her party-prep to-do list. She makes castle invitations, creates DIY crowns, and bakes cupcakes (and pupcakes!). But as the puppy picnic gets closer, it looks like it might rain. Priya tries not to worry, but the weather is not something she can check off her to-do list. Will she have to cancel the picnic?
With color-coded speech bubbles, an engaging diary format, plenty of humor, and vibrant artwork on every page, this series is perfect for newly independent readers! There's even a fun DIY activity at the back of the book, encouraging kids to make their own fabric ribbon garland at home!
- GenresRealistic Fiction
80 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2024
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November 2, 2024
Priya is an entrepreneur and owns her own party-planning business. She loves to create lists and has the business cards to help advertise her skills. Priya's friend Dola wants to hire her to plan a party for her puppy Prince and they decide on a puppy picnic. The first thing to do is make a list of everything they need. It's a fairytale themed party, so making crowns is a must. The dogs have to have treats too, so pupcakes are put on the menu. The best part is seeing everything come together at the end, even with the bumps in the road to get there.
FAIRY-TALE PUPPY PICNIC is a cute children's story that celebrates dogs and friendship. Children can learn from Priya's organizational skills and her "go get it" attitude. The illustrations are simplistic, yet adorable and I like how the speech bubbles are colored. In the back of the book, it teaches children how to make their own garland so they can throw their own parties at home. There are also some discussion questions to give children the opportunity to learn more. This is a nice step for children to take before making the next step to graphic novels.
Final Verdict: I would recommend this to early readers aged six and older who love crafts, parties and puppies. It's engaging and inspirational, teaching children you're never to young to start something big.
FAIRY-TALE PUPPY PICNIC is a cute children's story that celebrates dogs and friendship. Children can learn from Priya's organizational skills and her "go get it" attitude. The illustrations are simplistic, yet adorable and I like how the speech bubbles are colored. In the back of the book, it teaches children how to make their own garland so they can throw their own parties at home. There are also some discussion questions to give children the opportunity to learn more. This is a nice step for children to take before making the next step to graphic novels.
Final Verdict: I would recommend this to early readers aged six and older who love crafts, parties and puppies. It's engaging and inspirational, teaching children you're never to young to start something big.
June 18, 2024
Having only read the first one in this series, I've got to say, this one is much more cohesive than the first one. I love the concept of a child's small party-planning business taking off among her friends and donating to charity instead of pocketing the money (feels like the opposite of Wednesday Wilson...). The illustrations are great - expressive, memorable faces, and DOGS!
The layout, I think, could still be confusing fro someone just entering the world of chapter books. It's an interesting step between graphic novels and chap books but I think it may still pose an issue for kiddos just getting into the medium.
The layout, I think, could still be confusing fro someone just entering the world of chapter books. It's an interesting step between graphic novels and chap books but I think it may still pose an issue for kiddos just getting into the medium.
August 6, 2024
Priya is asked to plan a dog party so friends and pets can get together. Everything goes smoothly with the planning except for the weather forecast. Priya worries as there is no indoor backup plan. The day is perfect and the party is a lot of fun - not perfect but fun. I appreciate how the author weaves life lessons through the story. The helpful tips at the end for organizing and crafts offer another interactive connection for readers.
August 16, 2024
I liked it. This story could be inspirational to a young entrepreneur.
March 18, 2025
Maybe 3 in a half stars.
January 2, 2026
GREAT for young kids! PS I still love reading it. I thought it was great the way they problem solved and showed creativity.
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