by Debbi Michiko Florence, illustrated by Elizabet Vuković; Farrar Straus Giroux, 2018.
Spunky, warm-hearted, and determined, Jasmine Toguchi returns in Drummer Girl, the third of four installments currently available in the eponymous early chapter book series written by Debbi Michiko Florence. Third grader Jasmine, who admits that “sometimes trouble finds me” despite her best efforts, is sure to delight young readers again as she works to solve a problem with the help of classmates, supportive family members, and her mom’s college friend.
Chapter Book
Squirrel in the Museum
written by Vivian Vande Velde, illustrated by Steve Björkman; Holiday House, 2019.
Squirrel in the Museum features Twitch the squirrel. He is curious, spontaneous, and through his humorous (squirrely) adventures in this chapter book, the young reader gains insight into science and human nature—between giggles.