...& Jerome
Broach, Elise. The Minature World of Marvin and James. New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2014.
Plot: Marvin the beetle loves playing with James the human. James is going away on vacation, though. While Marvin manages to enjoy his time with his energetic and dramatic cousin, he misses James. He also worries when he discovers James has made new friend while visiting the beach. The beetle wonders if James will forget all about Marvin.
Genre: Friendship, Animals
Reading Level: Kindergarten - 3 Grade
Similar Titles: Mermaids in the Backyard, Masterpiece
Personal Thoughts: A light-hearted text discussing common childhood fears surrounding friendship. When a friend makes more friends, children (and some adults) often wonder if they still matter to their older relationships. The texts addresses such concerns naturally and cleverly.
This is the first text in the Masterpiece series.
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