We loved every bit of this book!!! My early elementary daughter has read it over and over again. The Deckawoo Drive tales are favorites in our house, and this one does not disappoint!

I ended up receiving a physical copy of this book, and I shared it with my five-year-old, along with the previous Deckawoo Drive books. She instantly fell in love with the whole series, and she absolutely adored Stella. When she got to the end of this book, she immediately asked if we could find the audiobook on Overdrive (which we did) and whether there will be a book about Frank (which I found out there will!)  The writing in these books is so delightfully different, and they all bring such joy to my family.

Kate DiCamillo can do no wrong. Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem is darling and delightful as always. I enjoyed this book and can't wait to share it with my students!

My kids and I have loved reading Kate DiCamillo's Mercy Watson series but we weren't impressed with Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem. It sounded fun, especially as someone who enjoys writing, but the book jumped straight into writing a poem about a witch. As that is something we avoid in our household, my kids didn't finish the book and I only finished it for review purposes. 

*I received a complimentary copy of this book through the publisher and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The quirky and charming crew from Deckawoo Drive is back! Stella is thrilled when her teacher asks the class to write a poem. What could be more fabulous than writing about Mercy Watson, the neighborhood pig and Stella's good friend? Unfortunately, Horace Broom, the most obnoxious know-it-all in her class, reads Stella's poem and refuses to believe Mercy is a real pig. After all, pigs do not sit on couches or live in houses, which therefore makes Stella a liar. The kids' difference of opinion quickly becomes a rather loud disagreement and Stella and Horace are sent to the principal's office. Due to some unexpected circumstances, however, they never make it there. Could this day get any worse?! As always, DiCamillo's characters are endearing, flawed and funny, and elementary readers will relate to Stella's predicament. The expressive gouache illustrations by Chris Van Dusen add to the whimsy and make this an accessible read for those who may be intimidated by full pages of text.

Kate DiCamillo is by far one of my favorite authors and I love using her books in the classroom. I was very excited to read “Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible-Poem” and it did not disappoint.

This is a very engaging story and it was wonderful to see the familiar characters from the previous Mercy Waston series. 

This book could easily be used in the classroom to compliment a figurative language unit. Metaphors and similes are my favorite thing to teach and this book would be a great addition to a lesson. 

Thank you NetGalley and Candlewick Press for my digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

Another great book by Kate DiCamillo.  This one will be flying on the shelves as soon as it comes back it.  My students love this one!

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for an ARC. All opinions are my own.

This is a sweet spinoff odlf Mercy Watson. Stella Endicott is a sweet, curious girl. She works hard in school, but struggles when her teacher gives her the task of writing a poem with a metaphor. She encounters  the class know-it-all and they meet a few characters along the way. Stella will find friendship along the way and realize what is important.

Another great book from DiCamillo. For readers in 2nd and 3rd grade.

I love this book as the book got an interesting story and easy to follow storyline, I've published the full review on my youtube.

This was another cute early reader book from Kate DiCamillo. I love the Mercy Watson books and I feel like this is a nice way to keep enjoying Mercy the pig.

Kids love the Deckawoo Drive series and this volume will be well read! Stella wants to impress her teacher Miss Liliana by creating poem about Mercy Watson, the pig. Horace says the poem is full of lies because pigs don't live in houses! They get into a fight and are sent to the principal. Kate DiCamillo knows exactly what kids enjoy and this book is no exception.

Really cute book my boys love this series always well written. Personally I have also always loved Kate's work. She has stories I love to read with them and Mercy Watson always makes me laugh.

Adorable! I have loved these since the first Mercy Watson book, so it's no surprise that I'd enjoy every one of the tales that gives us a deeper window into some of the ancillary characters in this world! The story is charming, the illustrations are bright, cheerful and adorable. I can't say enough good things about these books. They make great bedtime reads, as they have reasonable chapter length for younger listeners, and the right amount of pictures to keep it interesting for a range of reading levels. Read the whole series!

Mercy Watson plays a very minor role in this spin-off quasi-series. This story has a cute message that doesn't beat the reader over the head.

I received an ARC through NetGalley, so illustrations were in black and white but adorable all the same.

On the list of regrets I have as a parent is the fact that I could not get my kid to fall in love with Mercy Watson and Decawoo Drive.

Thank you NetGalley and Candlewick Press for sharing an eARC in exchange for an honest review. This is a fantastic read for emerging readers! I had a lot of fun with Stella and loved her spunk! I also loved Horace and their dynamic. It was a very enjoyable read.

Another great story from another resident of Deckawoo Drive. Mercy Watson is one of our favorites and we love catching up with her and her neighbors. 2nd graded Stella Endicott is one of Mercy’s neighbors. She’s an adventurous little girl that with a little help from Mercy writes the best metaphorical poem. Before she can present her poem to her class she gets in an argument with a classmate and they are sent to the principals office.  

I enjoyed the rich vocabulary mixed in with a wonderfully blended in definitions that make it easier for kids to understand. Also all the examples of metaphors. The book is a sweet, kind hearted way To show how even the most unlikely people can appreciate each other. 

Thank you Netgalley & Candlewick for an eARC of this book.  All opinions are my own.

With an almost lyrical narrative, a gently humorous, but thoughtful story, and delightfully quirky characters, this is pure diCamillo. Van Dusen’s gouache illustrations humorously enhance the narrative. DiCamillo helps children see the value of imagination and creativity and that trying to understand that annoying person could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. As Stella always says: “anything can happen...” (p. 4). Highly recommended!

My boys are huge Kate DiCamillo fans! We couldn’t wait to read her latest book, and it did not disappoint! “Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible-Poem” is classic Kate DiCamillo! The characters are hilarious and the names always get my boys. They love how the same characters show up in each of her books. I love how I can read them a fun, upbeat book that has an uplifting message and nothing inappropriate for their ages. We love the illustrations and her funny way with words. We highly recommend her latest book about Stella and her poem about her next door neighbor pig. Her classmate Horace disagrees with Stella’s poem and we have to find out if they can form a friendship. This book is perfect for late preschool to middle elementary. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher but my opinions are my own.

This will make a great back-to-school read-aloud for young students and a wonderful addition to classroom and school libraries. Along with her signature creation of amazing characters, Kate introduces early readers to poetry. This book would be a great way to kick off a poetry unit.

∗∗∗∗∗Stella Endicott and the Anything- is- Possible Poem –  by Kate DiCamillo – features Stella Suzanne Endicott (sadly with only one “z”).  Our star character has a “curious and courageous” attitude and “anything can happen, anything at all” excitement about life. These joyous qualities see her through a challenging day ending to young reader’s satisfaction with a friendship Stella never anticipated.  A few unpleasant characters join the mix, but they are overshadowed by guest appearances by neighborhood favorites Mercy Watson and Baby Lincoln. A lexical plethora (What! Yes a  slew of high level vocabulary – ) awaits  fans and newcomers to this newest addition to the  Tales From Deckawoo Drive series. But have no fear of the challenging language, the story flows smoothly with enough context to carry the reading of this tale without interference. Children ages 6 through 9  would enjoy building the Deckawoo Drive community with covered boxes for buildings and making stick puppets to retell and create their own tales of this interesting village. Terrific intro to metaphors and writing poetry for young children. Thank  you Candlewick Press and netgalley.com for providing the opportunity for me to review the ARC of this book.