Overview

Monty tries to master a magic kit — and finds some real-life situations tricky — in this spot-on story about an endearing, utterly relatable first-grader. First-grader Monty is starting to feel very grown-up. But even an almost seven-year-old finds some things — like a new magic kit — trickier than expected. Whether involving his baby sister in his library project, losing a sneaker while marching with his karate class in the parade, or learning that an exciting afternoon isn’t always a good thing, Monty’s familiar adventures embody the gentle humor of everyday life.

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""Monty’s worries about his asthma underlie all he does, and the effect of these stories is gently reassuring: He hasn’t had an attack in some time and these new activities don’t bring one on. He even performs in a karate uniform without a pocket for his inhaler. Hurwitz also recognizes and deals with the first grader’s predictable stage fright. In the background, Monty’s gentle and affectionate parents reflect the tone of this warm collection, just right for able first-grade readers like Monty. Soft pencil drawings by McGrory (most not seen) will be interspersed throughout. Readers of Mostly Monty (2007) will appreciate the boy’s growing self-confidence (and, in particular, his father’s encouragement as he tries new things), but this title stands on its own."" —Kirkus Reviews

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Johanna Hurwitz is the award-winning author of more than five dozen books for young readers, including the early-chapter-book series about first-grader Monty. She divides her time between Long Island, New York, and Wilmington, Vermont. Anik McGrory is the illustrator of the Monty books, as well as several other books for children. She lives in Tarrytown, New York.

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