Buddy and Earl

An understated winner of a friendship story. simultaneously of-the-moment and timeless. Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW Whats in the box that Meredith has carried into the living room? Buddy doesnt know, but when the small, prickly creature says he is a pirate and that Buddy is a pirate, too the mismatched friends are off on a grand adventure. In this first book in the best-selling Buddy and Earl series, a dog who likes to play by the rules meets a hedgehog who knows no limits. Their friendship is tender and loyal, and their adventures are funny and imaginative. Maureen Ferguss text is witty and understated, and Carey Sookocheffs art emphasizes both the humor and the warmth of this odd and loveable animal couple. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.