Merhorses and Bubbles (Zoey and Sassafras, 3)

Just finished this installment in the Zoey and Sassafras series and we loved it as much as the previous books. The series is engaging and easy to follow, while laying a fun foundation of learning the scientific method. We will definitely read all the books!

The Zoey and Sassafras series has been by far the most engaging and enjoyable chapter books that we have read together so far. It features a clever, independent young girl of color, her brilliant mother, her adorable cat, and many fantastical tales that combine and cultivate a whimsical imagination and a deep love and wonder for science and all the many ways that it interweaves itself into our daily life. The books encourage exploration of the natural world around us, but they also spark imaginative play, and, of course, teach many wonderful lessons along the way. In each book, Zoey performs at least one experiment that is easily replicated at home, almost always with items you would already have around your kitchen. It’s such a fun way to bring another level of immersion and learning to these fantastic books. It has been really neat for my child to see Zoey’s experiments in action. As of writing this, we have just finished book 4 out of 6 currently published in the series. Asia Citro’s books are so well written and enjoyable that I find myself absolutely treasuring our reading time together on a whole new level whenever Zoey and Sassafras are on our reading menu. Not only have I eagerly bought the whole set—one book at a time as we finished them off—but I’ve found that my child is extra eager to dive into chapter books now. Oh—and the illustrations are ADORABLE. I can not praise these books highly enough, and I am so relieved and excited to see that she is working on a 7th book to be released later this year.

I’ve really been enjoying Zoey and Sassafras’s adventures. Not only am I loving the science and fantasy based stories, but so are my students!

We love these books! WE are just now reading the third one. They are truly wonderful. It is nice because my just turned 5 year old loves reading and all the other chapter books I have tried are too mature for her (saying things like stupid and shutup). These books have a good message for young girls and do not use any "bad" words (as we call them in our house). She can't wait to find out where the "bubbles" are coming from (we are on chapter 9). So glad we found the Zoey and Sassafras books.

Great for teachable lessons. These books are incredibly entertaining. My eight year olds are at the edges of their seats and get the most memorable giggles from these stories.

Summer read 📚

Great series of books.. first read it to my 3 year old thinking it'd be over his head.. but he was absolutely enthralled.. :) First time in my life that I read a children's book and was captivated with my child.. :D

These books have inspired my child to start reading on her own. She loves that Zoey is a girl and into science with a twist of magic! And don't forget there's a cat that helps her! These books are small enough to make any inexperienced reader feel accomplishment and pride in being able to finish a whole book all by themselves. She has the whole set now and is on book 4. We are excited for the new book to come out this fall. :)