The FLOOFS BRAVE THE WILD
PENELOPE O'NEILL
Frances Lincoln Children's Books (non-affiliate Bookshop.org link)
$15.99 paperback, available now
Rating: 4.5* of five
The Publisher Says: Join the Floofs on a wild day out in nature, where every mishap becomes a mini adventure. The Floofs Brave the Wild is full of laughs, heart, and outdoor fun—perfect for readers just starting to explore books on their own.
The Floofs are back—and this time, they’re heading into the wild. Join this lovable group of friends as they set off on new adventures filled with fun, friendship, and plenty of surprises. The Floofs Brave the Wild is the second book in the full-color graphic novel series made for young readers ready to explore something new.
From forest hikes and snowy slopes to secret places hidden in nature, the Floofs never shy away from a challenge. Whether they’re outrunning avalanches, helping a very special giant, or learning to open up about big feelings, they always face the wild together.
With three short, standalone stories, this is the perfect read for children building confidence—or anyone who loves dipping into a world full of heart, humor, and a little bit of magic.
I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA EDELWEISS+. THANK YOU.
My Review: A lovely set of stories, all standing alone, for your first or second grader...say a very bright six-year-old through maybe eight or so...to get used to the way stories are told, gain confidence comprehending vocabulary word in context, and getting a charming dose of reassurance and confidence in the natural world. The Floofs manage all the events that come their way. It's a message your newly-hatched social being, the school-age world being what it is, could really use a little reassurance about.
Because there are three separate stories, this is a terrific tool to get the lap-reader to transition into independent reading comfortably...adult reading one story, then kid reading one to adult, then kid left to read the third...because the characters stay the same, the messages are all supportive and positive in framing, and nothing more complicated happens in one than in the others.
Terrific also for the kid who's got some anxiety about The Great Outdoors, since everything takes place there. Lots of good support for coonfident problem-solving, too.
Well worth it, gifting party! Not the biggest fan of the art, though....
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