The Someone New

Written by Jill Twiss · Illustrated by EG Keller

A chipmunk fears change when a snail arrives. Can kindness overcome fear?

4.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 471 ratings

32 pages· 942 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Jitterbug the chipmunk loves her predictable life in the woods. But when Pudding the snail arrives, Jitterbug fears her world will change forever. Will Pudding ruin everything? With her friends' support, Jitterbug must decide if she can embrace the newcomer and discover that kindness can conquer fear. Can Jitterbug open her heart to new possibilities, or will her fears keep her from making a new friend? This charming tale explores the challenges and rewards of welcoming someone new into our lives.

From the publisher

From Jill Twiss and EG Keller, the author and illustrator team behind the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book John Oliver Presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, comes The Someone New, a fresh and timely story about how it feels when someone new comes knocking at your door.

Jitterbug the chipmunk likes it when things stay the same. So when one day Pudding the snail comes into her woods, Jitterbug worries that everything will be different. What if Pudding spoils everything? What if there’s no more room for Jitterbug? With the help of her friends, can Jitterbug welcome the newcomer and learn that kindness is stronger than fear?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 942
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~491L

Themes & topics

Books about kindness Books about immigration and emigration Books about refugees Books about friendship Books about animals

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What readers & critics say

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“It's a sweet little story with sweet little illustrations. I'll admit that I thought the story was kind of boring, so I don't think it's one we'd read over and over again, but my pre-schooler did really enjoy it once. The illustrations were the highlight for sure--I'd love to see more from this artist!”

Lauren Hancock

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