Bound To Stay Bound

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 Twig
 Author: Parker, Aura

 Publisher:  Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (2018)

 Classification: Easy
 Physical Description: [31] p., col. ill., 28 cm

 BTSB No: 701422 ISBN: 9781534424685
 Ages: 4-8 Grades: K-3

 Subjects:
 Stick insects -- Fiction
 Camouflage (Biology) -- Fiction
 First day of school -- Fiction
 School stories

Price: $22.58

Summary:
Heidi, a tall, twig-like stick insect, does everything she can to make friends on her first day at Bug School, but even her teacher, Miss Orb, fails to notice her.


Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (06/01/18)
   School Library Journal (06/01/18)
   Booklist (05/15/18)

Full Text Reviews:

Booklist - 05/15/2018 Heidi’s excitement for her first day of bug school dwindles when she is soundly ignored by her classmates and teacher, despite her efforts to participate in lessons and playground activities. Kids will surely sympathize with Heidi’s plight, but they’ll also be tickled by the running visual joke that Heidi is overlooked simply because she blends in with her surroundings. Heidi, an adorable stick insect with leafy pigtails, is mistaken for the classroom coatrack and rendered virtually invisible at recess, what with all the trees and twigs around. Parker’s whimsical illustrations (created with watercolor, colored pencils, and pen) are full of activity and detail, and readers will enjoy hunting for Heidi in each scene. She finally snaps when a classmate tries to use her in an art project, stunning everyone with her indignant shout and excellent camouflage. Luckily, her teacher has an idea that helps Heidi stand out, and she finally gets the warm bug-school welcome she hoped for. Sweet and captivatingly illustrated, this pairs perfectly with Carson Ellis’ Du Iz Tak? (2016). - Copyright 2018 Booklist.

School Library Journal - 06/01/2018 PreS-Gr 2—This sweet story about a stick insect who blends in a little too well on her first day of school will resonate with shy readers. Heidi's twiglike body is such effective camouflage in the outdoor classroom setting, she goes unnoticed until one of her fellow students unwittingly attempts to use her as a craft supply. Once she gathers the courage to announce herself, the others realize their oversight and seek to solve the problem. They welcome her by weaving her a multicolored scarf that increases her visibility, and include her in their play from that point on. Soft watercolors with delicate lines complement the gentle tone of the story, and beautifully detailed illustrations invite readers to examine the unique patterns on each insect's wings and search for a hidden Heidi on each spread. With just a few sentences per page, the text flows smoothly and makes for an appealing storytime read-aloud. A surefire hit with budding entomologists, this book will also spark conversation about wordplay (hide and Heidi), as well as compassion, friendship, and problem-solving. VERDICT With its uplifting themes of kindness, collaboration, and inclusion, this title is a welcome addition to picture book collections.—Allison Tran, Mission Viejo Library, CA - Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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