Part snarky comedy, part feel-good tale, the book offers enough laughs to be a solid readaloud, and its lack of scary moments makes it a good choice for kids who prefer their ghost stories scream-free. Ages 4–8. Detailed art by Atkinson ( Where Oliver Fits) mirrors the story’s energy through architectural cross-sections and explanatory diagrams.
Photographs in the boy’s room create empathy within Simon (“Looks like Chester gets transferred a lot, just like me”), and he repents the next day, offering to share Chester’s chores. His transfer to a new haunting residence, his first house, is complicated by the arrival of Chester, a brown-skinned child who is thrilled by Sir Simon’s presence and yearns to “be a ghost with you.” Simon ropes Chester into doing his varied haunting tasks by touting them as privileges, Tom Sawyer–style: “First chore, er, I mean activity, is spooky animal sounds!” But Chester isn’t so good at haunting, and Simon becomes uneasy about his trickery. (Apr.Sir Simon Spookington has haunted a boat, a bus stop, and a pizza pie, among other spots. Beyond celebrating what nature has to offer, Atkinson leaves readers with the tantalizing and valuable idea that exploration of any kind, whether in the wilderness or not, can turn “I” to “we.” Ages 3–5. Mike Erskine-Kellie (Goodreads Author), Susan McLennan (Goodreads Author), Cale Atkinson (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations) 3.72 avg rating 188 ratings published 2020 2 editions. When the explorers meet, the nervousness is mutual, but they quickly recognize each other as kindred spirits, and the narration shifts accordingly: “Together, we found things to touch, things to see, things to hear.” Atkinson creates an invitingly verdant forest, radiant with golden sunlight and jammed with things to discover, including lizards underneath logs and not-so-tasty slugs. By Cale Atkinson ISBN 9781101919071 Hardcover Ages 3-7 Tundra Books Oliver has always dreamed about where he will fit. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Part snarky comedy, part feel-good tale, the book.
Both have walking sticks, eager smiles, and curious personalities, and when Atkinson writes that “explorers are prepared for everything,” parallel thought balloons show off their respective supplies: a camera, notebook, and flashlight for the boy, while the bear relies on a vine, fireflies, and stone tablets (both pack snacks). Detailed art by Atkinson ( Where Oliver Fits) mirrors the story’s energy through architectural cross-sections and explanatory diagrams. 5 2017 by Cale Atkinson (Author) 180 ratings Hardcover 21.77 7 Used from 17.80 15 New from 18.05 Board book 12. “I love to explore! It’s my favorite thing to do,” the book begins, and it’s clear that those sentiments are shared by both a human boy and a small bear. Where Oliver Fits Hardcover Illustrated, Sept. Atkinson ( To the Sea) reveals that the call of the wild isn’t limited to humans.
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