"K-Gr 2-Not everyone has the same idea when it comes to having fun, as protagonist Really Bird finds out on a snowy day. Bird would like to stay warm and cozy inside, but their cat and dog pals are set on outdoor play in the winter chill. Themes of problem-solving and cooperation are the focus of this lighthearted story as the group tries out a variety of ways to enjoy the day together, with little success, until they compromise by deciding to play through an open window. Short sentences and simple vocabulary make this graphic novel a solid choice for emerging readers. Cheerful, cartoonlike illustrations suit the upbeat tone of the text. A brief set of discussion questions at the end reinforces the themes and invites readers to develop their own thoughts on how to successfully navigate friendships and disagreements. ­VERDICT With a cast of cute animal characters and evergreen themes about friendship and collaboration, this graphic novel is an appealing choice for early ­readers. -Allison Tran " -School Library Journal "Really's yearning to be first should resonate .

and Foster's stripped-down but emotionally operatic cartooning tempers with just the right amount of goofiness ." - Publishers Weekly, review of I Really Want to Be First! "This funny, upbeat series opener [featuring] funny, comically exaggerated illustrations. most of the art features brightly colored characters against an uncluttered background, with color-coded speech bubbles of just a few words. A chipper reminder that being a leader is about more than being first-it requires consideration and creative problem-solving." - Kirkus Reviews (Review of Book ! in series) "Brightly colored speech bubbles and cartoon illustrations with minimal details against a neutral background make reading both the text and illustrations easy for new readers. The true nature of these three characters shine as they problem-solve and share fairly ." - Kirkus Reviews (Review of Book 2 in the series). " Fans of Elephant and Piggie will REALLY love Ziefert's and Foster's new early comic series .

Appearing in speech bubbles, Ziefert's lively text is all dialogue making the story easy for kids to access. Foster's bright and energetic illustrations fill the pages and will captivate kids. As a reading specialist, I love that the stories teach and reinforce positive virtues such as friendship, teamwork, sharing, and kindness ." - Beagles and Books " Perfect for classroom or daycare reading and learning ." - Sincerely Stacie.