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Kit Feeny Series (by Michael Townsend)

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Lots of life lessons packed in cute comic series.

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Parents need to know that this this super cute comic book series would be great for lovers of Babymouse.  Kit Feeny is a great role model who is learning some tough lessons that younger readers will really identify with.  Moving away, losing old friends, and feeling bad about not having enough money for Mom's birthday present are all things that kids go through; Kit shows readers how to handle those hard situations with head held high.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: Explores positive ways to deal with moving, missing a best friend, surviving a new school, and making new friends.
Positive role models: Kit is always open to learning from others. He has his good and bad days, but with a little help from his friends or his parents, he always sees the bright side of things. Losing friends and being embarrassed can be hard on a kid, but Kit learns that being positive and trying your best will definitely turn the situation around.
Violence & scariness: On Kit's first day of school in his new town, he meets Devon the Bully Comedian on the bus. Devon pairs put-downs with really bad jokes. However, with some deep thought, Kit figures out a way to make Devon a friend instead of an enemy. 
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  • Families can talk about moving away and losing old friends. When Kit moved away, he tried to take Arnold with him.  Have you ever moved away from a best friend?  What was hard about making new friends?
  • Kit's sisters are constantly bragging about the present they bought for their Mom's birthday, but Kit doesn't have anything for Mom.  Have you ever wanted to buy a present for someone,  but couldn't afford it?  What did you do?
  • Kit ends up making a present for his Mom for her birthday.  Have you ever made a present for someone instead of buying it?  What did you make?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Kit Feeny is a fun and lovable little guy who discovers that life isn't always easy. First, he has to move away from his home and his best friend Arnold.  Next, he realizes that he doesn't have enough money to buy his mom a super awesome present for her birthday.  However, Kit realizes that he's not alone.  With help from his parents and his new friends at school he learns he can take on any problem that comes his way.  Kit finds out that asking for help isn't a bad thing -- getting help from friends can be a fun and positive experience.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Fans of Babymouse will love this series too. Like Babymouse, Kit's a conscientious kid learning lots of lessons. Moving away from a friend and feeling embarrassed are situations that aren't easy to go through, but kids can learn, through Kit, that staying positive and having a willingness to listen to others can make the outcome a lot easier to handle.  Kit handles his problems with humor and positivity -- something kids can definitely learn from.

Michael Townsend's illustrations are just as cute as Kit himself. The limited use of color makes Kit stand out all the more and the panels are very easy to follow.  Kit's myriad emotions are well shown -- readers can definitely tell what Kit is feeling.

Series summary

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On the Move
8
 

Kit Feeny is very sad -- he has to move away from his hometown and his best friend in the whole world, Arnold.  When Kit starts his first day at his new school, he can't find anyone like Arnold and he accidentally sits in the bully's seat on the school bus. However, after a talk with his Mom and Dad, Kit realizes that although Arnold will always have a special place in his heart, Kit can let new friends into his life.

Publication date: October 13, 2009

Pages: 96

The Ugly Necklace
8
 

Kit can't believe that he forgot his Mom's birthday ... again!  Plus, his two sisters won't let him forget what a great present they have for their Mom.  Kit keeps thinking of presents that his Mom would love, but he just can't afford them. After a talk with his Dad and friends, Kit realizes that it's the thought that counts.

Publication date: October 13, 2009

Page: 96

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Book Details
Author: Michael Townsend
Illustrator: Michael Townsend
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: October 13, 2009
Number of pages: 96
Paperback price: $5.99
Read Aloud: 8
Read Alone: 8
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boon
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i thought this would be a cute book but it was very kiddish. this is more a book for little girls who like babymouse. no inappropriate content at all, except for kit covering his eyes when he sees a bunch of bikini's. book wasn't goodb at all!
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