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Emi & Mini
Emi gets a new pet, Mini, a fat hamster. Unfortunately, Emi doesn't like hamsters. She wanted a dog. But after Mini escapes from her cage and hides somewhere in their house, Emi realizes she loves her little pet.
64 pages, Hardcover
Published August 15, 2023
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March 13, 2023
A very cute early reader for those starting out with chapter books. Very short chapters that keep you engaged.
Emi and her mom have just recently moved, and Emi is missing her cousins and friends. Her mom decides to see if they can get a pet, and the landlord agrees, but only for something that is in a cage. Emi is sad that she cannot get a dog like her cousins, but settles on a Syrian Hamster. Now, the biggest a Syrian hamster can get is about 7oz, so not really as big as Emi's hamster is illustrated, but I do love the idea of a puppy-sized hamster. Emi's disappointment changes to worry when Emi accidentally loses her hamster in the apartment. Her and her mom come up with a rescue plan, and eventually Emi realizes that while her hamster is not a puppy, it's still a great pet.
A great starter story with fun illustrations. I hope there are more adventures of Emi & Mini.
Thank you to Tradewind Books for the copy.
Emi and her mom have just recently moved, and Emi is missing her cousins and friends. Her mom decides to see if they can get a pet, and the landlord agrees, but only for something that is in a cage. Emi is sad that she cannot get a dog like her cousins, but settles on a Syrian Hamster. Now, the biggest a Syrian hamster can get is about 7oz, so not really as big as Emi's hamster is illustrated, but I do love the idea of a puppy-sized hamster. Emi's disappointment changes to worry when Emi accidentally loses her hamster in the apartment. Her and her mom come up with a rescue plan, and eventually Emi realizes that while her hamster is not a puppy, it's still a great pet.
A great starter story with fun illustrations. I hope there are more adventures of Emi & Mini.
Thank you to Tradewind Books for the copy.
June 11, 2023
This was such a sweet book! So many kids can relate to really wanting something that they just can't have due to life circumstances. Emi really wants a dog, but they're not allowed in her apartment building. So, she has to settle for a fat hamster. At first she's disappointed, but eventually Emi realizes that Mini is a great companion. This is a great message about embracing change and focusing on the positive.
This is a beginning chapter book marketed for 6-8 year olds. I think it could also be used with hi-lo readers. It's hard to find books at this level that are not too babyish for older readers. The conflict could take place at any age, and the reader is never given Emi's age. So, older struggling readers will appreciate as well.
This is a beginning chapter book marketed for 6-8 year olds. I think it could also be used with hi-lo readers. It's hard to find books at this level that are not too babyish for older readers. The conflict could take place at any age, and the reader is never given Emi's age. So, older struggling readers will appreciate as well.
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