Marco Polo Brave Explorer (Book Buddies #2) Cynthia Lord. Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. 2022. 80 pages. [Source: Library]
First sentence: Marco Polo was a mouse Christmas ornament. He was small enough to fit in a pocket and made of soft felt. His tail and arms had wire inside and could be bent to hold things or curled to dangle from a finger or a coat hook.
Premise/plot: Ivy Lost and Found is the first book in this series. Librarian Anne is still offering book buddies to her young patrons. Children can check out stuffed animals and books from the library for two weeks at a time. Children are encouraged [strongly] to journal the adventures they share with their book buddy toy. Marco Polo may be super small and tiny, but he wants his chance. He seems to be well liked--at the library--but when it comes time for children to pick out what book buddy they want to take home, well, he's had so much disappointment. But Seth seems to be a little boy with possibility. Seth seems stubbornly set on MARCO POLO as his choice. Seth will be having his very first sleepover [with a kid his own age] and Seth wants Marco Polo to help him feel brave....
My thoughts: I love, love, love, love this book. I think I may like it even more than the first book. I loved the story from Marco's point of view but I also enjoyed the story from Seth's point of view. The book seems relatable and just fun.
© 2022 Becky Laney of Young Readers
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