Being the best -- A long shortcut -- No quitting.
Full-colour illustrations throughout makes these an accessible and engaging series for young readers; The books teach valuable life lessons as Max and Zoe navigate their way through different experiences; Writing prompts and related activities extend readers' engagement.
Shelley Swanson Sateren is the award-winning author of many children’s books. She has worked as a children’s book editor and in a children’s bookstore. Today, besides writing, Shelley works with elementary-school-aged children in various settings. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and two sons.
Max and Zoe are good friends. When Max misses out on the class’s
recess sledding excursion because he forgot his boots, Zoe helps
him remember by writing notes and taping them up in his room. The
next day, he wears his boots but forgets his shoes. In the second
book, Zoe can’t dribble the ball through the cones at soccer
practice but is the fastest runner on the team. She and Max decide
to help one another and learn new skills. Short chapters and
episodes of action help move the story arcs along, with Sullivan’s
expressive illustrations providing good context clues. Well
balanced, the books manage to include lessons like perseverance and
responsibility without being overly didactic. Good additions for
beginning-reader collections.
*School Library Journal*
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