Pug's Snow Day (Diary of a Pug Series #2)

by Kyla May, Kyla May (Illustrator)

Overview

The second book in a sweet and funny Branches series about a pug and his human, told from the pug's POV!

Pick a book. Grow a reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!It's a snow day, and Bella is thrilled. There's no school, so she and Bub can play outside all day. Trouble is, Bub does not like the snow - it's slippery, freezing cold, and wet! What's even worse, there's a new kid next door, and he has a scary, monster-sized pet. Can Bub get past his fear of the snow and make a new friend at the same time? With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338530063
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	12/26/2019
Series:	Diary of a Pug Series , #2
Pages:	80
Sales rank:	17,473
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	500L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Kyla May is an Australian illustrator, writer, and designer. She is the creator and illustrator of two early chapter book series: Lotus Lane and Diary of a Pug. She is also the illustrator of The Sloth Life and The Underdogs series. In addition to books, Kyla creates animation. She lives by the beach in Victoria, Australia, with her three daughters.

Editorial Reviews

"The full-color cartoon illustrations, especially of Bub, are adorably expressive and certain to please the age group. A strong, accessible diary story for readers seeking an adorable animal tale." — Kirkus Reviews"May's next title in the "Diary of a Pug" series is a hilarious and heartwarming tale of a dog's first snow... Readers new to chapter books will love the unique diary format and vibrant illustrations." — Elizabeth Pelayo, St. Charles East High School, ILPraise for Pug Blasts Off: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #1):"May's cutesy, full-color cartoon art sets the tone for this pug-tastic romp for the new-to-chapter-books crowd. Bub's infectious first-person narration pushes the silly factor off the charts." — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

12/01/2019

K-Gr 2—May's next title in the "Diary of a Pug" series is a hilarious and heartwarming tale of a dog's first snow. When Bella tells Bub that she is wishing for a snow day this winter, Bub has no idea what she means. Bella gets her wish, and the pair venture out into the snow for the first time where new experiences abound. Suddenly, monstrous sounds can be heard across the fence. Bella and Bub have to confront their fear of the unknown to find out the cause—a moving truck and new friends! The pair learn that being brave and confronting your fears can have great rewards. Extremely attractive color illustrations will grab readers from the beginning. Animal lovers will delight in following Bub's thoughts throughout the story. The diary entry format is a creative way of engaging early chapter book readers. The comprehension questions at the end are a wonderful addition to enhance engagement. VERDICT Readers new to chapter books will love the unique diary format and vibrant illustrations. Perfect for early learners who love animals, and a wonderful wintry choice for any elementary school library.—Elizabeth Pelayo, St. Charles East High School, IL

School Library Journal

2019-10-13
Bub the anxious pug tackles snow days and new neighbors in his second outing.

Bub, acclaimed by some as "the cutest pug on the planet," at first shares the enthusiasm owner Bella expresses about snow days even though he doesn't know what they are. Then Duchess the cat (mildly antagonistic, in typical feline fashion) rains on Bub's parade by pointing out that snow is water—and Bub's no fan of rain or baths. After a comedic and disastrous first attempt, Bub learns how to properly dress for snow and enjoy it. The outdoor fun's cut short by mysterious noises coming from the new neighbor, which frighten Bella into thinking there's a monster. Bub puts on a Sherlock Holmes get-up to investigate but becomes afraid himself of the new neighbor's large dog. Finally, Bella meets Jack, who's been working on a tree fort, and his dog, Luna, who is enthusiastically friendly. The story ends on a positive note, as they all happily work together on the fort. The full-color cartoon illustrations, especially of Bub, are adorably expressive and certain to please the age group. The generous font and format—short, diary-entry paragraphs and speech-bubble conversations—create a quick pace. Bub's stylized emoji bubbles return and are most hilarious when used to express his nervous flatulence. Bella and Jack both present white.

A strong, accessible diary story for readers seeking an adorable animal tale. (Fantasy. 5-7)

Kirkus Reviews