When Milo’s family moves to a new city, he vows to officially retire from having fun. So he stays inside for days while his little sister, Georgie, yearns to explore the new neighborhood. Finally, Milo ties Georgie to the end of a ball of yarn so she can go out, on one condition: she has to come home when he tugs the string twice.

But one day, Georgie isn’t at the end of the string. Which means Milo might just have to step outside and discover everything he’s been missing. Charming, detailed artwork illustrates their vibrant new city in this heartwarming story about supporting each other, building community, adapting to change, and embracing new things.

LEVELING
Grade Range: Pre-K–3
Fountas & Pinnell: K
Reading Recovery: 18
Lexile: AD 570L

COMMON CORE
SL.2.1,1b,2,4,6
RF.2.3,3d,3e,3f,4,4a,4c
L.2.3,4,4a,4c,4d,5,5a,5b,6
RL.2.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10
W.2.1,3,5,6,7,8

– Will be relatable to kids with a recent or upcoming move

– Shows positive, constructive sibling relationship

– Illustrated by two-time Governor General’s Literary Award nominee Josée Bisaillon