Bound To Stay Bound

Booklist - 07/23/2023 The Geisel Honor–winning series Snail and Worm gets a fourth installment with this new short-story collection about friendship. In the first story, Snail and Worm observe beautiful things in nature, such as clouds and a dandelion puff, but Snail grows worried when they start changing in the wind. Worm kindly reassures Snail that even when things around them change, their friendship is constant. The second story sees Snail give Worm a thoughtful but impractical gift, and the final tale offers a silly but comforting take on finding one’s place in the world. This beginning reader is perfect for those who have moved beyond Elephant and Piggie and are ready for a higher reading level. The text is written in a simple dialogue format using contrasting colors that make it easy to distinguish who is speaking. Simple illustrations employ a muted but cheerful color palette and a variety of layouts, from full- and double-page spreads to spot art. Most important, they reflect the story’s text very well, ensuring developing readers have the support they need. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.