Central Park Ghost is the third book in the Squirrelish series by Ellen Potter. My family hasn't read any of the previous books in the series, but we enjoyed this one nonetheless. Cordelia and her friend Issac can communicate with the squirrels in Central Park, and Central Park Ghost has them working to solve a mystery of a monster. The mystery is appropriate even for younger readers, and the resolution has a really sweet message. This is a beginning reader chapter book with shorter chapters and illustrations throughout. There were a few instances of name calling and rude behavior, but otherwise this is a harmless and sweet story for preschool and younger elementary kids to enjoy.

Thank you to Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for gifting my family with an ARC to review. All opinions are our own.

This is such a cute early chapter book. Perfect for animal lovers, especially the few and proud who love rodents, and the more common dog lover.

If you like heartwarming stories that are filled with kid heroes, kindness, New York landmarks, and care for animals, you will love this sweet story. It's the third book in the series but it easily can be read on its own. When her rat friend, Benton, translates for the sea lions at the zoo, Cordelia and her friend Issac learn that the sea lions are scared of a monster on the loose. They piece together clues and realize it's not a monster at all. But it is an animal who needs their help. Funny, tender, and a delight to read, this is perfect for any growing reader age 6 to 9.