FITCH & CHIP

BRAND NEW READY-TO-READ SERIES from Simon & Schuster!!

Written by Lisa Wheeler and illustrated by Frank Ansley--the same team who brought you, WOOLGATHERING and TURK AND RUNT!

#1 A NEW PIG IN TOWN                               

Fitch the wolf and Chip the pig strike up an unlikely friendship because they discover something in common.

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                        * Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award winner

                            *A Junior Library Guild Selection

Reviews:

"The beginning of a beautiful friendship and the joys of discovering differences and similarities are chronicled sweetly and simply."  © BOOKLIST American Library Association 2003

"With droll humor and lots of short, funny lines, Wheeler succeeds in creating two distinct characters and a real plot, all within the confines of the upper easy-reader format. . .Ansley uses a wide variety of perspectives in his work, adding motion wherever possible and additional humor with his expressive animal characters." © Kirkus 2003

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#2 WHEN PIGS FLY

Fitch and Chip learn that you do not have to wear a cape to be a hero.

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#3 WHO'S AFRAID OF A GRANNY WOLF?

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            * NJ Garden State Children's Book Award 2007 Master List

Fitch is having Chip over to his house for dinner. When he gets there, Chip sees that Granny Wolf does have really long teeth!

REVIEWS:

"An original story based on the fairy-tale characters of the wolf and the pig, paired off here as friends. The writing is engaging and humorous, with plenty of entertaining dialogue. The ink-and-watercolor cartoon art matches the story well and has enough detail to hold children's interest. The illustrations and text are balanced so that the latter will not be overwhelming to beginning readers. Wheeler does a good job of portraying classic enemies as friends, which allows them to transcend the barriers conventional society may have erected between them. The extensive dialogue and simple vocabulary make this book a good independent read. Youngsters who are developing confidence in their ability will appreciate the chapter-book format. The underlying connection to fairy tales will easily spark a sense of familiarity to which children will respond." © School Library Journal 2004

    

Invasion of the Pig Sisters  #4 INVASION OF THE PIG SISTERS                             

                                                                                                                              Art by students at Hampton Elementary, Rochester, MI

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When Fitch the wolf, who likes to have plans, and Chip the pig, who likes surprises, decide to meet at the playground, their expectations are tested by the presence of Chip's three little sisters.

 

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