Sisters Charlotte and Penelope return with new rhymes and extra fun times!

Author , Teresa Argenbright has released her second book in The Menagerie Series and we think it will be a great addition to your child’s Summer Reading List this year. In the first book, Charlotte and Penelope and Their Magical Menagerie we were introduced to two sisters, Charlotte and Penelope who spend the day with their animal friends.

In this second book, Charlotte and Penelope wake up one day too sick to go out and play. To bring some fun to their recovery, their trusty pals, the menagerie, decide to put on a show! Follow these furry, feathered, and floating friends as they build the stage, rehearse their acts, and bring star-level entertainment to their neighborhood. Where else will you see a dolphin bandleader, a chorus line of rabbits, and the loudest geese ever?

We were delighted to review this children’s book that is written with a fun rhyming style that makes reading the book to children so much fun. My kids always like to listen for the words that rhyme and then when we are done with the story we go back to the beginning of the book and find the words that rhyme on each page. Your kids will be introduced to some great vocabulary in both of these books, as well. In the story one of the characters says “without hesitation that he’ll build the stage and add cool decorations.” My kids were able to tell me that without hesitation meant that he was eager and excited to help.

Each book in this series is filled with colorful illustrations by, Dan McGeehan. I just love the characters in the book and I think your kids will love them, too. Who wouldn’t love to read about an Octopus named Nate who plays the drums (my kids and I agreed that it makes so much sense that if an Octopus with 8 arms were to play an instrument, it would have to be a drum set, right?). Also, being from NY we just love that geese who are referred to as Honkers in this book are from Yonkers. Another character that the kids loved was the rapping turtle whose name is Li’l Hardshell.

Looking to purchase a copy of this children’s book?

Purchase on Amazon

About the Author:

Teresa Argenbright was lucky to have been raised by a mother who loved crossword puzzles and invented silly words to solve them. She developed her own love for language that grew through her experiences writing advertising campaigns, non-profit grant requests, and fun poems for friends and family. Teresa splits her time between Fort Worth, Texas, and the mountains of Colorado. When she’s not creating stories, she can likely be found on the nearest dancefloor. Charlotte and Penelope and the Neighborhood Stage is her second installment in the Charlotte and Penelope series. For information regarding Charlotte and Penelope and Their Magical Menagerie, visit www.teresaargenbright.com.