"Read & Bloom will be wildly popular. And I am very happy to see some new friendship books come along with the end of the Elephant and Piggie books." --Teri Lesesne, Professor of Library Science at Sam Houston State University "Funny and appealing, the Read & Bloom books will charm readers." --Linda M. Pavonetti, Ed.D., professor of Reading and Language Arts at Oakland University "This adorable series is a perfect first chapter book for readers who are just leaving the early reader phase. A perfectly paced mystery, this title will build both kids' confidence and their interest in a good story.
" -- School Library Journal "Zarrin's cozy color artwork and Alexander's chirpy narrative energize a story that highlights the rewards of mutual respect, collaboration, and friendship." -- Publishers Weekly on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE "The language is accessible, and full-color cartoonish illustrations . Throughout the book are a change from many black-and-white chapter books . Wallace and Grace are a good team for the younger set." -- Kirkus Reviews on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE "This gentle mystery supports newly independent readers, with short sentences, repetition, in-text definitions, and color illustrations. Bubbly Grace and keen-eyed Wallace make an ace detective team who ably demonstrate the value of teamwork and friendship." -- Booklist on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE black-and-white chapter books . Wallace and Grace are a good team for the younger set.
" -- Kirkus Reviews on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE "This gentle mystery supports newly independent readers, with short sentences, repetition, in-text definitions, and color illustrations. Bubbly Grace and keen-eyed Wallace make an ace detective team who ably demonstrate the value of teamwork and friendship." -- Booklist on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE black-and-white chapter books . Wallace and Grace are a good team for the younger set." -- Kirkus Reviews on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE "This gentle mystery supports newly independent readers, with short sentences, repetition, in-text definitions, and color illustrations. Bubbly Grace and keen-eyed Wallace make an ace detective team who ably demonstrate the value of teamwork and friendship." -- Booklist on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE black-and-white chapter books . Wallace and Grace are a good team for the younger set.
" -- Kirkus Reviews on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE "This gentle mystery supports newly independent readers, with short sentences, repetition, in-text definitions, and color illustrations. Bubbly Grace and keen-eyed Wallace make an ace detective team who ably demonstrate the value of teamwork and friendship." -- Booklist on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE.