Milo and Georgie

by Bree Galbraith, Josée Bisaillon (Illustrator)

Overview

When Milo’s family moves to a new city, he vows to officially retire from having fun. So he stays inside for days while his little sister, Georgie, yearns to explore the new neighborhood. Finally, Milo ties Georgie to the end of a ball of yarn so she can go out, on one condition: she has to come home when he tugs the string twice.

But one day, Georgie isn’t at the end of the string. Which means Milo might just have to step outside and discover everything he’s been missing. Charming, detailed artwork illustrates their vibrant new city in this heartwarming story about supporting each other, building community, adapting to change, and embracing new things.

LEVELING
Grade Range: Pre-K–3
Fountas & Pinnell: K
Reading Recovery: 18
Lexile: AD 570L

COMMON CORE
SL.2.1,1b,2,4,6
RF.2.3,3d,3e,3f,4,4a,4c
L.2.3,4,4a,4c,4d,5,5a,5b,6
RL.2.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10
W.2.1,3,5,6,7,8

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781771471701
Publisher:	Owlkids Books
Publication date:	04/11/2017
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Bree Galbraith holds a masters degree from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and is a current Phd Candidate at Simon Fraser University. She is also the author of Once Upon a Balloon (Orca, 2013), and lives in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia with her two boys and the family dog.

Josée Bisaillon obtained a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and illustrates books using a mix of collage, drawing and digital montage. She has illustrated more than twenty picture books, two of which were nominated for a Governor General’s Award for children’s book illustration. She lives near Montreal, Quebec with her husband and children.

Editorial Reviews

"Uplifting...young readers will come to understand that kindness and generosity are essential to cultivating happiness. Highly recommended."

Canadian Review of Materials

"This is a wonderfully reassuring tale for children who have to face the prospect of a move, as sometimes new places can provide opportunities beyond one’s wildest expectations."

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"Galbraith's gentle story about finding the courage to embrace change is both scary and satisfying."

Quill & Quire

"Heartwarming and original... A popular addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections."

Midwest Book Review

06/01/2017
PreS-Gr 3—When Milo's mom gets a new job and he and his family have to move, the boy decides that he will never have fun again. Milo's younger sister, Georgie, however, treats the move as an opportunity and longs to explore her new community. Unwilling to accompany her, Milo ties the string from a ball of yarn around Georgie's waist and tells her that he'll pull on it when she has to come home. One day, Milo yanks, but Georgie doesn't return, so he follows the yarn out into the world of his new home to find her. Strings of yarn throughout the vibrant, exuberant collage illustrations create a sense of narrative continuity that the sometimes clunky text lacks. The author's ingenious use of yarn to lead Milo out of the house and the parade of Georgie's new neighborhood friends who join him in searching for her will delight readers. Though the text is lackluster, it doesn't detract from the lively, engaging presentation and its handy lesson on overcoming defeatism. VERDICT This is a unique addition to the body of children's books on adjusting to a move, a theme that will resonate with many, and its depiction of the ways in which children adjust differently to change provides ample fodder for discussion.—Anna Stover, Poughkeepsie Day School, NY

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