Zelda and Ivy: Candlewick Sparks

By Laura McGee Kvasnosky and Laura McGee Kvansnosky

Book Overview

"A gentle, humorous look at sibling dynamics. . . . Doozy up your shelves with Zelda and Ivy ." -- School Library Journal (starred review) Zelda and Ivy are fox sisters with a flair for the dramatic. Their exploits unfold with plenty of sugar and sass in this spirited trio of stories. Wry and genuine, the linked episodes and expressive illustrations will strike home with beginning readers, especially those who've experienced the warmth--and occasional wrath--of a sibling's attentions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763668788
• ISBN13: 9780763668785
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Perfect for sisters

If you are buying a gift for school-age sisters, you won't go wrong with Zelda and Ivy.

Oh c'mon!

Those first two reviewers need to get a sense of humor and an understanding of children's literature. As a school librarian I shudder to think of my shelves filled only with saccharine, diadactic, "this-is-how-you-should-behave" books. I'd never have any children in here! Kids need books that deal with real-life situations in a sweet and humorous way - and sibling rivalry is certainly one of those. The Zelda and Ivy series is wonderful.

Sweet Sweet sibling love

Kvasnosky catches perfectly the family dynamic of the Alphasister with adoring second child. The book is "Rug Rat" likewith the older sister manipulating and spoofing the younger sister at her whim. Perfect. This is a book of sweet memories for me, the ultimate younger sibling -- I have 4 older brothers and sisters. The book has helped modify my oldest childs behavior towards his sister...Being called a Zelda in our family is not good. END

A delightful story of two sisters.

This book is a pure delight. The two fox sisters are adorable in themselves. But the sparse, lively right-on text makes this story priceless. Kvasnosky has captured all the wonders and horrors of having a sibling in a few memorable scenes. I particularly like the way she divided the vignettes into ultra-short "chapters." The last page -- and the last line -- made me laugh out loud. It's brilliant.

Best book about sisters I've ever seen

This book is absolutely darling. The author gets right to the action: two sisters play together, camp out together, and interact in real, humorous, and loving ways. Everyone who has grown up with a sister (or brother for that matter) will love these. Illustrations are gorgeous too. Really a perfect book (I gave one to my over-40 sister too...)