Fox and Rabbit are best friends. This beginner graphic novel is perfect for transitional readers. However, it was not the best read aloud. Story one was our favorite from the book. I am interested in seeing this book in full color.

Summary: Fox and Rabbit enjoy each other’s company and make some new friends in this five-story graphic novel. They take a trip to the ice cream store, enter a bubble-blowing contest (with disastrous results for Fox’s fur), make an imaginative new friend, get lost in a corn maze, and carve jack-o-lanterns with all their friends. One story leads into the next, giving the whole book some continuity. Their friends, a sparrow who loves to eat and a turtle who usually misses out on most of the action, make cameo appearances in each story. Book 1 was released last week (April 21) and the graphic above showing a sample page is from book 1. 96 pages; grades 1-4.

Pros: These gently humorous stories will undoubtedly be a big hit with young graphic novel fans. The full-color illustrations and animal characters are appealing, and kids will connect to the everyday events and friendships in the stories.

Cons: Due to the strange state of the world, I was only able to get an advanced reader copy of book 2, so I’m not able to review book 1, which would generally make a lot more sense.