A New Home

Green Light Readers Level 1

by Tim Bowers

Matt's new home is missing one important thing--a new friend! Popular illustrator Tim Bowers will delight old friends and new with a story of friendship that is as heartwarming as his artwork.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

24 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2002

About the author

Tim Bowers (Ohio) began his art career as a studio artist before moving to Missouri, to work for Hallmark Cards. Tim’s first children’s book, THE TOY CIRCUS by Ohio author, Jan Wahl, was published in 1986. After five years with Hallmark, he and his family moved back to Ohio.

Since then, Bowers has illustrated over 50 children’s books including the New York Times bestsellers: DREAM BIG, LITTLE PIG! by Kristi Yamaguchi, DINOSAUR PET by Neil Sedaka and Marc Sedaka, and SORRY GROWN-UPS, YOU CAN'T GO TO SCHOOL! by Christina Geist. Other books include FOOTLOOSE by Kenny Loggins and new stories featuring the popular character, P.J. Funnybunny, written by author Marilyn Sadler.

His books have received numerous state awards including the prestigious Texas Bluebonnet Award for the book, Memoirs of a Tortoise by Devin Scillian. Bowers has had books included on the Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best" list and several Junior Library Guild selections. His books have been selected for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and his art has been juried in the Society of Illustrators Annual Art Exhibition.

Reviews

[Cam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Early reader for your little ones that are interested in reading about a squirrel that moves to a new home and wants to make friends.

[Emily Rella · Rating 4 out of 5]

A New Home is definitely for an early reader. This juvenile biography, has a very short but sweet story line. Squirrel pam loses a hat, but in turn finds a friend (Matt) on the way. Its a good book for students who are new to reading or have a shorter attention spans. The illustrations depict the story well and create for a more entertaining story.

[Ali Book&Seaglasshunter · Rating 2 out of 5]

I personally found this a bit bland and unsatisfying even for an early reader book. Squirrel Matt moves to a new home and needs to find a friend.

[Peacegal · Rating 2 out of 5]

A squirrel finds a new home and a new pal.

Read for Squirrel Awareness Week.

[Rose]

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[Bhargavi Balachandran · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love this series! The level 1 readers come with a craft or an activity idea related to the theme of the book. My daughter loves doing these crafts. A few words were difficult to sound out(stopped and begged) , but other than that smooth sailing with this book.