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Forest Friends: Trouble in the Garden
Forest Friends is a new series of early reader chapter books. The first book in the series, Trouble in the Garden, tells the story of three friends from the Riley Rabbit, Shelby Squirrel, and Charlie Chipmunk; These three friends love to explore the world around them. There is always so much to do in the forest but exploring and finding new things are two of their favorite activities. There are many places within the forest to explore, but as the friends begin to tire of the same places, they look for somewhere new place to explore.One summer day they find their new place to explore. It was something they had never noticed before and they weren’t even sure what all it was. There had been a new human house built just outside the forest and the friends wondered what lies behind the fence hiding most of the backyard. Nervous at first, the friends quickly come to enjoy the backyard and the many new things they discover. One of their favorites is the garden in the backyard. Unaware at first what the garden is, the friends quickly discover the many wonderful and tasty treats they find. Set over the course of several days, the friends learn many lessons. They learn about being a good friend to others, they learn about helping each other and sharing with each other, and they learn about working together. This feel good story encourages friendship through the lives of familiar forest animals and helps kids learn about courage and trying new things. Forest Trouble in the Garden encourages learning through humor and intrigue and leaves the reader laughing and wanting more.
100 pages, Paperback
Published September 18, 2019
About the author
Bella Rose
2 booksBella Rose lives in the greater Nashville area with her family. She has been writing and telling stories to her children for years and now enjoys bringing these stories to countless other readers. She enjoys spending time outdoors and in her garden. Her love of the outdoors and woodland animals provides her inspiration for the Forest Friends series books.
She enjoys writing children's stories and loves to see the amazement on their faces as they begin reading and experiencing entirely new worlds through the wonder of books. Bella uses familiar woodland animals to create entertaining children's stories that provide laughter, learning, and intrigue all in one.
She enjoys writing children's stories and loves to see the amazement on their faces as they begin reading and experiencing entirely new worlds through the wonder of books. Bella uses familiar woodland animals to create entertaining children's stories that provide laughter, learning, and intrigue all in one.
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September 16, 2020
Sweet Story, But...
This author writes sweet stories about forest animal friends, as the title suggests, and their adventures. Unfortunately, I have found the books to have several problems. One is that the author can't seem to stick to a tense; she alternates between past and present when there is no need whatsoever to do so. Everything is happening in the current moment, for the most part. Books need to be consistent with tense, especially those for young children. I'm not wild about the simple, somewhat crude drawings, either This book could either be read to a younger child or read by an early reader. Unfortunately, I think comprehension may sometimes be problematic because of the way the author writes dialogue. In paragraphs, dialogue is supposed to be written in a certain way: one speaker, one action or thought (perhaps), one dialogue tag (perhaps), and one concept that is being spoken of. The author violates this dialogue rule repeatedly, often having two characters speak in one paragraph of dialogue as well as including actions by more than one character. This could make it difficult for the early reader to put the correct action or dialogue tag with a particular piece of dialogue. Also, it makes for longer paragraphs, which could be harder to read. The eye loves white space. Because of both these issues, I do not feel like I can recommend this book as either a read-aloud one or one for early readers.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
This author writes sweet stories about forest animal friends, as the title suggests, and their adventures. Unfortunately, I have found the books to have several problems. One is that the author can't seem to stick to a tense; she alternates between past and present when there is no need whatsoever to do so. Everything is happening in the current moment, for the most part. Books need to be consistent with tense, especially those for young children. I'm not wild about the simple, somewhat crude drawings, either This book could either be read to a younger child or read by an early reader. Unfortunately, I think comprehension may sometimes be problematic because of the way the author writes dialogue. In paragraphs, dialogue is supposed to be written in a certain way: one speaker, one action or thought (perhaps), one dialogue tag (perhaps), and one concept that is being spoken of. The author violates this dialogue rule repeatedly, often having two characters speak in one paragraph of dialogue as well as including actions by more than one character. This could make it difficult for the early reader to put the correct action or dialogue tag with a particular piece of dialogue. Also, it makes for longer paragraphs, which could be harder to read. The eye loves white space. Because of both these issues, I do not feel like I can recommend this book as either a read-aloud one or one for early readers.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
September 21, 2020
Fun for kids to read and follow the antics of these friends. Entertaining and interesting journey to follow the forest friends as they explore and learn about the garden. Fun family read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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