Join the Crow Crowd!

Written and illustrated by Elise Gravel

Part of the Arlo & Pips series

A young crow named Arlo befriends a human and a group of crows in the park, leading to a series of adventures and learning experiences

4.3/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings

64 pages· 1,242 words· Est. 19 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Arlo, a clever crow, feels lonely in the bustling city despite having Pips by his side. When they meet a remarkable crow with extraordinary skills, Arlo's curiosity is piqued. Could this new friend teach him something new? As Arlo navigates this unexpected friendship, he must confront the possibility that even the smartest crow has more to learn. Join Arlo and Pips in a whimsical adventure filled with humor and fascinating crow facts, where the quest for companionship leads to surprising discoveries and challenges.

From the publisher

Everyone’s crowing about Arlo &amp; Pips, with Kirkus praising book 1 as a perfect match for newly independent readers! Arlo is lonely and is looking for more friends in the city. This second book in the quirky graphic chapter book series from acclaimed author Elise Gravel is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Castronauts.Crows are very social birds, and even with Pips as company, Arlo misses hanging out with other crows. One day, he and his pal Pips meet a very special crow who knows how to do all kinds of cool stuff. Despite being super-smart himself, Arlo realizes that he might still have things to learn!Has Arlo finally met his match? Elise Gravel presents a sequel full of her signature witty humor and more fascinating crow facts. More praise for Arlo &amp; Pips #1: King of the Crows: A New York Public Library Best Book A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best A Junior Library Guild Selection * An unexpected friendship story! In three short graphic chapters marked by [Gravel’s] signature sly humor, facts about crows are sprinkled throughout, making the reader believe that maybe crows are truly as amazing as Arlo says.” –The Horn Book (starred review)

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