Lost and Found

Arnold and Louise #2

by Erica S. Perl, Chris Chatterton (Illustrations)

Unlikely best friends Arnold and Louise--a big bear and a chatty chipmunk--are back in this easy-to-read chapter book series!

When Louise borrows Arnold's newly found treasure, he's sure he'll never see it again. After all, she loses just about everything he lends her. Louise swears she hasn't lost it, but to get it back, she sends Arnold on a treasure hunt of her own--or is it a wild goose chase?

Genres: Friendship, Childrens, Humor, Animals, Chapter Books

64 pages, Library Binding

Published January 22, 2019

About the author

Erica S. Perl is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 40 popular and critically acclaimed books for young readers. She won the National Jewish Book Award and a Sydney Taylor Silver Medal for her middle grade novel, ALL THREE STOOGES. She is also the author of many well-loved picture books, including THE NINTH NIGHT OF HANUKKAH and GOATILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS, as well as several book serieses (including the TRUTH OR LIE nonfiction series). She is the co-author, with Dolly Parton, of the BILLY THE KID picture book series. She is also the co-author, with R.J. Palacio, of WHITE BIRD: A NOVEL. A crowd-pleasing presenter, Erica is available for school visits, bookstore, and library events. Follow her @ericaperl on social media and visit her website to connect with her.

Reviews

[Troyera2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this Scholastic book read titled Lost and Found (Arnold and Louise). The implicit meaning behind this chapter book is based on embracing differences and making mistakes. The plot is centered on the variances between the two main characters (Arnold and Louise) and their friendship being able to withstand their many differences. Arnold is very large and loves to collect things, where Louise is very small and tends to borrow things/misplace them. I think it presents a message to the young reader concerning the beautify of friendship and forgiving/accepting someone even though they are very different from you.

Reading educators could potentially utilize this book for a read aloud (maybe a chapter a day) in the upper elementary grades (3-5) or this could be a great introduction to chapter books for students in grades 3 or 4. It is filled with tier 2 vocabulary, which if the teacher was reading to the whole class, they could pre teach some of the terms prior to reading each chapter. I think this would be a great book for a student to do a book report on too because they could probably easily identify the author's message if they were in grades 3-5, depending on their skill level.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arnold and Louise: Lost and Found by Erica S. Perl. CHAPTER BOOK. Penguin Workshop, 2017. $7. 9781524790424

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Arnold is a bear who likes to collect things and Louise is a squirrel who loses everything. When Arnold finds a new treasure, Louise begs to borrow it and ends up losing it. This object is found by a bird who uses it in her nest with her babies and all is well.

This is the perfect book to transition the newest readers to chapter books. The words are large print and the story is simple. The story is interesting enough to keep a little reader’s attention.

Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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[Joanne Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good idea for a sequel. This creator has very good and original book ideas. Unfortunately, I like one of the main characters even less in this book. Not because Louise is flawed, but because she does not take the path to change. She does not say she is sorry. Like many parents today, her long-suffering friend has to manipulate the situation to make HER feel better because he knows forgiveness is more important than grudges and a friendship is more valuable than a possession. But Louise is not a friend to Arnold and Arnold's brand of soothing his friend's conscience is self-destructive. Am I reading too much into it? Probably. But I had to analyze why I was so unsatisfied by this book. read and judge for yourself.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Arnold is annoyed at his friend Louise for always borrowing his things and losing them. They come to blows and he is reminded that people are more important than things.

Sort of a one-sided message. People should also be responsible with things that they have borrowed from their friends. I think that might be why I don't like this series more.

[Nerka Mom · Rating 1 out of 5]

Even worse than the first. Louise consistently loses Arnold's stuff and thinks it's no big deal. And Arnold would rather have such an inconsiderate friend than lose her. But Louise never seems to learn that she's not being a good friend.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book about two friends. One like to collect things that are a treasure to him. The other friend likes to borrow things but misplaced them. Will their friendship survive their different perspectives?

[Josh Newhouse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was looking for the ssyra title but they accidentally gave me this one instead. It was sweet, cute... very Frog and Toad gentle and timeless:)

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love the Arnold & Louise books.

[Amy Goldstein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute easy to read chapter book. A friendship story between a bear and a squirrel. Adorable illustrations.

[Abby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked the winter story better

[Ryceejo · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 7yo and I read this as part of her homeschool for second grade language arts. Great message and cute, age appropriate plot for a second grader!

[Sarah Roberts Lundy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Checked out for my second grade daughter to read. The story is an easy read for her grade level however, it’s a cute story of what friendships are to be.
Will approve for her this summer.