Princess Posey and the Next Door Dog

Gr K-3—Miss Lee's first grade class is excited about pets. Luca has a new puppy! There is even an assignment to write about a pet-ash;either a real one or one you wish for. What will Posey write about? She can't have a pet until her baby brother is older. Then a dog with a big bark moves in next door. Posey wants to write about it for Miss Lee's assignment, but how? She can't see it over the hedge and ever since a dog knocked her down in the park, she is a little afraid. It is time for her tutu, magic veil, princess wand, and purple belt. As Princess Posey, she can do anything! Peeking next door, Posey sees a big dog with its paw stuck under the fence. Remembering encouragement from Gramps, Posey frees the dog. Greene's beginning chapter book has a brisk pace, sincere charm, and a believable heroine. Stina Nielsen's narration is crystal clear and perfectly paced for children transitioning out of beginning readers. Subtle variations in characters' voices make it very easy to follow the straightforward, sweet story. Each chapter's title is read, which adds to the feel of a more "grown up" book. The recording finishes with "Posey's Pages," giving easy-to-follow instructions for a colorful necklace craft.—Jane Newschwander, Fluvanna County Public Schools, VA