  | Stella & Marigold (Stella & Marigold) Author: Barrows, Annie | |
| Price: $21.18 | ||
Summary:
Two sisters, Stella and Marigold, do all the regular things, like go to school, but they also share adventures (both real and imagined) and secret sister things.
| Illustrator: | Blackall, Sophie |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.90 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 553055 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (08/15/24)
School Library Journal (+) (00/10/24)
Booklist (+) (08/01/24)
The Hornbook (00/09/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 08/01/2024 *Starred Review* Best known for their ever-popular Ivy + Bean series, Barrows and Blackall now offer the first volume in a new series featuring two sisters. Stella, a bright, imaginative seven-year-old, still remembers when her baby sister, Marigold, came home from the hospital four years ago. Now Marigold plays with children at nursery school several days a week, but she feels closest to Stella, who shares secrets, explains the world, and makes her feel better. The book’s structure is episodic, telling a new story in each chapter. Several of these tales feature one or both of the girls creating an alternate reality that relieves them of responsibility for shenanigans such as clogging the sink drain or pretending to be lost at the zoo. Buoyed by an innate sense of fun, the narrative sweeps readers into a world of childhood misadventures and understanding family members. Blackall, who illustrated two Caldecott-winning books, Lindsay Mattick’s Finding Winnie (2015) and her own Hello Lighthouse (2018), contributes bright, engaging color illustrations on every double-page spread. This early chapter book for independent readers would be equally enjoyable for reading aloud in homes and classrooms. Often amusing and sometimes endearing, it’s a promising start for the Stella & Marigold series. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
