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Description
First grader Monty Gerald Morris returns in this sequel to "Mostly Monty." Despite his asthma, he signs up for karate class and takes on the role of a tree in the school play, facing new challenges that help him grow more confident. This illustrated chapter book follows Monty as he discovers what he's capable of while navigating the ups and downs of first grade.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves books about kids with big personalities and quirky hobbies, Monty is their kind of character. This first grader is obsessed with karate and gets totally caught up in the excitement of an outdoor birthday party where there are ants everywhere it's the kind of relatable, silly situation that makes kids giggle. What I really like is that the book doesn't dumb things down; the vocabulary and sentence structure give it some substance while still being accessible for younger readers, which makes it great for kids who are reading above their grade level or for parents doing read-alouds with early readers. The story has that perfect mix of humor and heart that keeps kids turning pages, and Monty's enthusiasm for karate runs through everything like a fun thread. If your family enjoys the Henry Huggins series or Ramona books, you'll recognize that same warm, kid-friendly tone here. It's the kind of chapter book that makes reading feel like an adventure rather than homework.