About the Book

Book: Bandana Acres, Feebs to the Rescue

Author: Kathy J. Perry

Genre: Early Reader Chapter Book

Release date: May 1, 2018

Can a kitten help a dog in trouble? She can if she has compassion and courage! Even though she’s new to the farm, Feebs’ willingness to help Ollie outweighs her fear of being in a new place, alone, and at night. She leads a rescue after a storm causes a branch to break, fall, and pin poor Ollie to the ground. She’s awarded an awesome red “bandana” which shows she’s part of the bandana buddies – a club created by Maddie for the animals as they learn important lessons or show valuable friendship qualities. Feebs is introduced to a new friend the next day: a barn owl.

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About the Author

After the passing of my parents, I re-evaluated what I was doing with my life and my contribution to others. A former classroom teacher and homeschool mom, I’ve always had a heart for educating kids. In 2016 my daughter and I attended a local arts and crafts fair where I stumbled upon some cute children’s art and thought, “That’s what I can do! Write children’s books.” I set my mission. I would do my best to affect our youth through wonderful stories full of timeless character struggles.

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What do your kids say courage is? Is it bravery in times of trouble? What does that look like? Do they have it? Feebs is a kitten, new to the farm, and timid. She befriends Ollie, the farm dog, and they go on an excursion to find his lost bone. Unfortunately, they wander too far and the weather turns stormy. Ollie becomes trapped by a log and it’s up to Feebs to find her way back to the farmhouse to get help. (Sort of like a reverse Lassie episode!)

Special things about this book (and series) include:

Proven easy-to-read font for early readers (Sassoon Primary)
In full-color with original watercolor artwork.
Leveled by Lexile and Fountas & Pinnell (F&P) for dialing in to your child’s reading level.
Red words are the character’s inside thoughts (rather than italics, which I thought would be harder to read). Kids enjoy the color. In fact, struggling readers love to read just the colored parts to start – and then want to continue reading! (Each book has its own color for this.)
A glossary of newer words with definitions.
A “What If” section for discussion with five questions about the story, and five questions of how the theme plays out in real life. (Parents and teachers love these books!)
Feebs to the Rescue is available in hardcover, softcover, ebook, audiobook, and even a read-along (combined ebook/audio/video). Help your kids learn to read with this fun story and cute watercolor illustrations. This early reader chapter book is perfect for ages 5-8 and can usually be read alone by 2nd or 3rd grades.

My Thoughts

Bandana Acres, Feebs to the Rescue is a early reader chapter book that is written by Kathy J. Perry. I read this with my 8 year old son. Unlike my other 3 children, he is not the hugest fan of reading. We have been enjoying reading the Bandana Acres series. A series about various farm animals who help each other out. This book introduces us to Feebs. A gray kitten who is new to the farm. Her job will be to be a barn cat and help keep the mice and snakes away. She befriends Ollie, a golden retriever. Feebs wants to learn and earn her bandana. Ollie and Feebs go on an adventure and Ollie gets hurt. Can Feebs face her fears and get help?

This was a fun book to read outloud. It kept my 8 year old sons attention and he did not struggle at all with the context. I would say this is perfect for 2nd grade to 4th grade. We both enjoyed this book. It's a great lesson that even if you think you are too little to help, you can. It's also a lesson in being courageous when you're scared. The illustrations are bright and eye catching. We look forward to continuing the series.

I received a copy of this book through the Celebrate Lit blogging Program, all thoughts are my own.