Customer Reviews

Cork and Fuzz

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

What a great new duo! This four-chapter book introduces kids to Cork (a muskrat) and Fuzz (an opossum). As with any new friends who have just met, the two begin to learn things about each other -- what they like to eat, and whether or not they like to be in water. Once they've compared a few differences, it's time for fun. Should they play hide-and-seek or find-and-eat? How about pin-the-tail-on-the-turtle? And just what is Fuzz hiding under the pointed leaf? Before the book is over, they discover that they have at least one common interest. That's all their friendship needs to keep it going.

Lisa McCue's illustrations are wonderful and perfectly fit the playful mood of the storyline. Her depictions are reminiscent of the classics done by Garth Williams, as two-dimensional animal fur looks soft enough to touch. And author Dori Chaconas has thoughtfully chosen two main character critters that many people cannot tell apart. Therein lies the teachable moment.

Here's hoping for much success as this episode launches a new series. Cork and Fuzz deserve to share many future adventures together!

I am IN LOVE with Cork & Fuzz. This easy reader series is a favorite in our household. Cleverly written and endearingly illustrated, this pair is destined to take their place among other easy reader favorites. Look out Frog & Toad!!

Cork and Fuzz is a great book for beginning readers. It creates two memorable characters, and subtly teaches about appreciating friends for their differences. My daughter, Meredith, loved it!

Kirkus gave CORK AND FUZZ a starred review and I can understand why. "The comical contrast between Cork's steady seriousness and Fuzz's daffy streak-" put the two characters at odds with each other, and yet, despite their differences, they are gently forgiving of the other's idiocyncrasies and find the common ground to become friends. Kirkus says, "Readers will hope for sequels." And so do I.

I was so excited to discover this delightful series for new readers. So often, books for kids who are starting to read on their own are dull as dishwater. Not CORK AND FUZZ!

Dori Chaconas brings gentle humor and sparkle to these books as she does her picture books (ON A WINTRY MORNING, WHEN COWS COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, ONE LITTLE MOUSE, and MOMMA?).

Beautiful. I will certainly be recommending CORK AND FUZZ to my nephew and other kids I know who are starting reading adventures of their own.

My daughter loves this book series! We cannot wait for the next one to come out. Great Transaction!

My 4.5-year-old is beginning to read and though this book is still above her reading level, we were both drawn to the adorable characters and engaging storyline. Cork is a rather wise little muskrat who befriends a precocious possum named Fuzz. Both friends get to know each other in this book which consists of four chapters and along the way, discover that they do share certain things in common. The stories are engaging and the full-color illustrations perfectly capture the two critters' antics. Highly recommended for beginner readers!

Any books I buy for the emerging young readers in our family have to pass MY entertainment test first. I'm a tough nut to crack. Fun AND learning are synonymous! This book passed with flying colors!!!

Cork and Fuzz had me laughing out loud all the way to the checkout counter. I applaud the author on creating such adorable, comical characters, engaging "easy to read" language. No simple task I'm sure.

I can't wait to be the audience for read-aloud giggles.

For some reason the story just falls flat. The characters should be engaging but they're not. My 4-year-old granddaughter had me read it twice but both times lost interest half-way through. I bought it because she has a thing for possums but apparently not this one. Disappointing.