YOUNGER FICTION
(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Marc Boutavant. Uncle Everton departs on a voyage, leaving "smartest dog in the world" Barkus with Nicky and her family. In five brief chapters, Barkus and Nicky change her classroom dynamics, host a canine birthday party, find a kitten, and camp out in the backyard. The welcoming first-person narrative gives this early reader a homey feel. Bold, vivid hues pop atop solid-colored backgrounds.

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