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Description
Bogart Blue Jay helps Robbie Razorback to make amends after the thoughtless little pig ruins a field of Farmer John's soybeans. The coauthor is David M. Sargent, Jr.
Quick Summary
If you've got a young reader who loves animal stories with a side of humor, this one's a fun little find. Bogart the Blue Jay teams up with Robbie Razorback a pig who accidentally wrecked Farmer John's soybean field to figure out how to make things right, and the whole adventure has this wonderful mix of silliness and heart. Kids in kindergarten through third grade will really connect with the characters, especially if they enjoy stories about friendship and owning up when you've made a mistake. The AR level of 4.1 might sound a bit high for the interest level, but the short word count (just over 2,000 words) makes it totally accessible for emerging readers who are ready for something a little more substantial than a picture book. Parents will appreciate that it quietly teaches a lesson about responsibility and kindness without getting preachy about it. If your kid loved "Charlotte's Web" or other farm-animal tales, Bogart and Robbie offer a similar cozy vibe with a lighter, more humorous touch. It's quick enough to read in one sitting, which makes it perfect for bedtime or classroom read-alouds.