Cork and Fuzz

Any books I buy for the emerging young readers in our family have to pass MY entertainment test first. I'm a tough nut to crack. Fun AND learning are synonymous! This book passed with flying colors!!! Cork and Fuzz had me laughing out loud all the way to the checkout counter. I applaud the author on creating such adorable, comical characters, engaging "easy to read" language. No simple task I'm sure. I can't wait to be the audience for read-aloud giggles.

I was so excited to discover this delightful series for new readers. So often, books for kids who are starting to read on their own are dull as dishwater. Not CORK AND FUZZ! Dori Chaconas brings gentle humor and sparkle to these books as she does her picture books (ON A WINTRY MORNING, WHEN COWS COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, ONE LITTLE MOUSE, and MOMMA?). Beautiful. I will certainly be recommending CORK AND FUZZ to my nephew and other kids I know who are starting reading adventures of their own.

Cork and Fuzz is a great book for beginning readers. It creates two memorable characters, and subtly teaches about appreciating friends for their differences. My daughter, Meredith, loved it!

I am IN LOVE with Cork & Fuzz. This easy reader series is a favorite in our household. Cleverly written and endearingly illustrated, this pair is destined to take their place among other easy reader favorites. Look out Frog & Toad!!

What a great new duo! This four-chapter book introduces kids to Cork (a muskrat) and Fuzz (an opossum). As with any new friends who have just met, the two begin to learn things about each other -- what they like to eat, and whether or not they like to be in water. Once they've compared a few differences, it's time for fun. Should they play hide-and-seek or find-and-eat? How about pin-the-tail-on-the-turtle? And just what is Fuzz hiding under the pointed leaf? Before the book is over, they discover that they have at least one common interest. That's all their friendship needs to keep it going. Lisa McCue's illustrations are wonderful and perfectly fit the playful mood of the storyline. Her depictions are reminiscent of the classics done by Garth Williams, as two-dimensional animal fur looks soft enough to touch. And author Dori Chaconas has thoughtfully chosen two main character critters that many people cannot tell apart. Therein lies the teachable moment. Here's hoping for much success as this episode launches a new series. Cork and Fuzz deserve to share many future adventures together!