Summer reading programs are in full swing, and chapter books are a great way to keep young readers reading and meeting their goals! Kate DiCamillo’s Orris and Timble: The Beginning tells the heartwarming story of the beginning of a friendship between a rat named Orris and an owl named Timble. Orris helps Timble out of a dangerous predicament, and Timble brings him a nice butterscotch candy as a thank you. The pair spends their time with Orris delighting Timble with his stories of friendship and helping others. Accompanied by charming illustrations, this story is sure to delight young readers as they practice their reading skills!

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Ava Lin, Best Friend!
Written and illustrated by Vicky Fang
Published by Candlewick Press
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Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple
Written by Liz Garton Scanlon
Illustrated by Dung Ho
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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Frankie and Friends: The Big Protest
Written by Christine Platt
Illustrated by Alea Marley
Published by Walker Books
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Orris and Timble: The Beginning
Written by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Carmen Mok
Published by Candlewick Press
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Rica Baptista: A Week of Shenanigans
Written by Janet Costa Bates
Illustrated by Gladys Jose
Published by Candlewick Press
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