The beginner chapter book about a second grader named Stella and her short adventures with a boy in her class named Horace. The characters are endearing and sweet. The famous pig, Mercy Watson makes a brief appearance as well.

I am a long-time fan of Kate DiCamillo, and I can now add <i>Stella Endicott and the Anything-is-Possible Poem</i> as one of my favorite books by her. My 12 year old son and I sat down together last night and read the whole thing together. It's not often I can get him to sit down and read with me for very long anymore, but we both happily read this entire book without moving.

As a 2nd grade teacher, I can't wait to read it to my class. Her story promotes a love for poetry, and by the end of this story, my students will thoroughly understand what a metaphor is! I love how she includes some more complex words in her writing. It's such a great way to expand a 2nd grade vocabulary.

While I greatly value the educational value of this book, I appreciate the social emotional value even more. Children will see the development of a what at first seems to be an unlikely friendship, but Stella and Horace build a beautiful relationship by showing kindness and empathy to one another. Stella is also the absolute epitome of the growth mindset. "Courage and Curiosity!"

This book has great energy and pacing, and we loved the humorous characters whom Stella and Horace encounter. I know that this book will become one of my new annual favorites to read to my students.

Thank you so much to #netgalley and #candlewickPress for the advance reading copy.

I am a huge fan of Kate DiCamillo's writing and especially her chapter books. This is a great addition to the Tales From Deckawoo Drive series. It is nice to get to know the friends and neighbors of Mercy Watson. There is some sophisticated vocabulary in this book, so children may need some help reading it. It's great for advanced 2nd graders and 3 rd graders. I have found that this series makes for a great read-aloud as well and this book is no exception.

This is part of the Mercy Watson series, and is likely to appeal to that audience. It weaves in lessons on common elements in poetry while exploring the relationship between two classmates who are at odds with each other. This would be a nice addition to a second-grade classroom's collection for free reading time.

Stella Endicott shows how to display courage and curiosity in the face of a fearful situation. A wonderful read for those starting chapter books.

How does Kate DiCamillo manage to make everything and anything so beautiful? Even two second-graders stuck in a janitor's closet, even a buttered-toast-loving pig lounging on a sofa. I have been loving the stories of Deckawoo Drive, and I hope there are more to come.

DiCamillo is beloved in my Media Center so when another book comes out in her series, it's sure to be a winner.
Her latest doesn't disappoint. With Mercy Watson in the picture, it's bound to delight my readers, as always.
The combination of learning about the finer points of poetry and grammar emphasizes the art of English composition in a fun and endearing way.
The idea of becoming friends with someone you never imagined liking rings true. I especially enjoyed the means by which Horace and Stella overcame their animosity, injecting science and space at the same time. The humor, sweetness and plot all accomplished that beautifully, making it another winning addition to her writing.

Our family absolutely loved this new edition to the Mercy Watson series! The illustrations are wonderful as usual. This is one we'll return to again and again!

I love the Mercy Watson books, and this is no exception! Great addition to an adorable series, and happy to meet new characters in the gang.

Was it my imagination or was this Mercy Watson derives story, meatier (not meteor) than the usual? I love the use of grammatical terms. The series of events that move the plot are highly relatable to young readers. And to those of us who have followed these endearing books through the years, nothing seems more appealing right now than to have comforting Mercy Watson share a couch.

Very much in line with the other books in this series. It will be a fan favorite. I did think there was a bit more filler than in the other books and not quite so much "action" but I do not think this will present as a challenge to readers.

I've really enjoyed most of the rest of the books in this series (and in the original Mercy Watson series). Kate DiCamillo's challenging-yet-accessible writing plays a large part in what makes these books a little bit different. While I enjoyed this one (being a fan of both series), I can't say that it was my favourite. I found the story a little on the weak side, and I wasn't a fan of the characters.

After Stella ends up in a shouting match with a classmate over whether or not pigs sit on couches, they're both sent to the principal's office. But when Horace chickens out and runs away, Stella goes after him, leading to both children getting locked in the supply closet where they face their fears and become friends.

There is plenty of challenging vocabulary in this book (which isn't unusual for a DiCamillo title), but here I found it a little off-putting in the way it was presented. I don't remember the hard words being explained by the characters in the other books (although, it's been a while since I read them, so maybe they were). I got a definite Fancy Nancy vibe here, especially when Horace kept spouting word definitions like an overzealous dictionary.

I'm not going to comment on the artwork, since I read an ARC and most of the pictures were roughly sketched placeholders. I can't foresee them being anything other than adorable, though, given Van Dusen's work on the other books in the series.

Overall, while this is a nice addition to the series, it's definitely not my favourite set in this world. I'd recommend it mostly to fans of Mercy Watson and her neighbours on Deckawoo Drive.

Kate DiCamillo never ceases to amaze. In Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem, she continues the story of Stella and her arch nemesis, Horace. I love the inclusion of poetry and metaphor and immediately saw the ways it could be included in a small group reads for poetry month in April.
I love how characters change and transform throughout the book and learn from one another. It was perfect.

I have always been a fan of Kate DiCamillo. Whenever I see one of her books released, I always set everything else aside to jump into one of her books. Stell Endicott and the Anything - Is- Possible - Poem is a book that was worth jumping into.

In this story, you meet two students that cannot seem to get along. They are always in the midst of a competition. It eventually implodes, and they are sent to the principal's office.

Trouble illudes the two, and they somehow manage to make their problems worse.... by locking themselves in the janitor's closet.

It is through this disaster that the two characters might just figure out a way to coexist... maybe even become friends!

"Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem" (release date: June 9, 2020) is Kate DiCamillo's fifth book in her 'Tales from Deckawoo Drive' series which features the always lovable pig; Mercy Watson. This book introduces us to two elementary students who have very different personalities and yet find themselves tied together in an unfortunate situation. In this brief story, the characters are faced with the decision to either choose to either stubbornly hold onto their unlike for each other or choose to be open to a friendship with someone different than themselves.

The characters are written well and are very realistic. Their internal and external struggles are relatable and written in a way that will speak well to young readers. Kate DiCamillo has written another great addition to this great series!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my unbiased review.

This book is part of the larger book universe that Kate DiCamillo has created with Mercy Watson and The Lincoln family. What this book has is poetry. Kids start to learn about poetry in 1st and 2nd grade so this is a wonderful introduction for either a kid to read on their own or for teachers/librarians to read to their students. This allows for kids to learn new concepts but with familiar characters and familiar drawings.

ARC Copy...I can safely say yes Mercy Watson will be happy with the latest venture into the series but also I feel it might find a place in school libraries both for writing quality and a very fine lesson on the art of poetry and metaphors suitable for kids.