Zelda And Ivy And The Boy Next Door

In three brief stories, two fox sisters meet the boy next door, play pirates, and camp out in the yard in sleeping bags.

"Those true-to-life little fox sisters Zelda and Ivy return, and now a boy has moved in next door. . . . Delightfully droll, and at the same time awfully sweet." - Booklist Eugene has just moved in next door, and Zelda and Ivy are happy to find a new playmate. But with three friends, it's often two against one. Or is that one against two? Laura McGee Kvasnosky's follow-up trio of stories starring the fabulous fox sisters takes a wry, honest look at the relationships between friends. Ideal for beginning readers - who will no doubt glimpse a little of their own lives on these lively pages.

In three short stories, two fox sisters run away from home, bury a time capsule, and take advantage of some creative juice.

The fabulous fox sisters return in three funny stories perfect for beginning readers. Whether Zelda and Ivy are combating the injustice of cucumber sandwiches for lunch, deciding what to leave the children of the future in their time capsule, or solving Zelda's writer's block, they are sure to tickle the funny bones of both new and returning fans.

In three brief stories, two fox sisters meet the boy next door, play pirates, and camp out in the yard in sleeping bags.

“A gentle, humorous look at sibling dynamics. . . . Doozy up your shelves with Zelda and Ivy.” —School Library Journal (starred review) Zelda and Ivy are fox sisters with a flair for the dramatic. Their exploits unfold with plenty of sugar and sass in this spirited trio of stories. Wry and genuine, the linked episodes and expressive illustrations will strike home with beginning readers, especially those who’ve experienced the warmth—and occasional wrath—of a sibling’s attentions.

A secret is a hard thing to keep for little sister Ivy, especially when it involves a fantastic prank her big sister, Zelda, is planning for April Fool's Day in this charming tale about the special bond between sisters, enhanced with full-color illustrations.

A newest trio of stories in the Candlewick Sparks: Zelda and Ivy series for newly independent readers offers an entertaining and genuine look at the ups and downs of sisterhood. Original.