Bound To Stay Bound

School Library Journal - 06/14/2024 PreS-Gr 3—Reggie, a sweet and mischievous young penguin, returns for more adventures in this second volume of the "Reggie" series. Told through short stories, the book features Reggie facing a set of familiar early childhood obstacles, finding creative and humorous solutions with some help from his stuffed creature, Bubba. Whether he is trying (and failing) to put together a toy with too many pieces, learning to blow bubbles, entering his fish in a pet talent show, or finding a shortcut in a potato sack race, Reggie never gives up. The charming story "Lost!" shows Reggie taking the pencil and the visual approach changes to mimic that of a young child—a style young readers will appreciate. Reggie draws the terrifying moment when he turns around and finds that his mother is no longer in the same aisle of the grocery store, as well as the relieving moment they reunite with a hug. Adults and children alike will relate! The illustration style is simple and bright, depicting Reggie's world as a friendly place filled with talking animals that anyone might want to join. VERDICT This gentle title is an excellent choice for early readers and would be an engaging read-aloud for younger children. Fans of series like Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm's "Babymouse" and Dav Pilkey's "Cat Kid Comic Club" will enjoy this title.—Amy Ribakove - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.