Jim Henson’s “Enchanted Sisters” Chapter Book Series for Girls #EnchantedSisters

Disclosure: I received the books below to review in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.

The Jim Henson Company wants kids to Get Caught Reading, in a partnership with the campaign launched by the Association of American Publishers. The Get Caught Reading campaign was started to remind people how much fun it is to read! For the campaign, two NEW posters are available from the AAP featuring adorable characters that are “caught reading”, perfect for classrooms, libraries and homes.

The posters are available for everyone at http://www.getcaughtreading.org/celebrity-posters.php.  Posters are FREE plus a $5.00 charge per set (1 – 12 posters each of the same title) for shipping and handling!

One of the posters features the girls from the new chapter book series, Enchanted Sisters. This new series targets newly independent readers ages seven through nine, featuring the stories of the four sisters. The Sparkles – Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer – come together every three months to join their Mother Nature in a ceremony that changes the seasons in our world.

Continuing the longstanding Jim Henson Company tradition, the message in these stories about strong girls making bold choices are clear: embrace and celebrate our differences; anyone can be a hero; and families come in lots of different packages.  The books are co-authored by Elise Allen, author of the book Anna’s Icy Adventure (DisneyFrozen),and Halle Stanford, eight time Emmy-nominated children’s television producer and senior vice president of children’s entertainment at The Jim Henson Company.   Paige Pooler, whose artwork can be seen in American Girl magazine, and the Liberty Porter, Trading Faces, and My Sister is a Vampire middle grade book series, is the illustrator.

The Enchanted Sisters books is a four book series with the newest title being Enchanted Sisters: Summer’s Friendship Games. 

Summer has always secretly enjoyed hanging out with Thunderbolt, one of the mischievous Weeds who bring disaster and mayhem everywhere they go. Sure, the Weeds have acted poorly in the past, but they can’t be all bad . . . right? Summer’s sisters couldn’t disagree with her more-especially after the boys ruin Summer’s bonfire party. When the two teams of magical siblings are encouraged by Mother Nature and Bluster Tempest to settle their disagreements in a series of competitive sports, Summer and Thunderbolt are forced to stop talking. But is winning and siding with their siblings really worth ruining their friendship?

This is an adorable hardcover book that is perfect for readers who are just past early chapter books.  It is 100 pages but a bigger font and there are pictures throughout the book in black and white. You don’t have to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this one as it is just another adventure for the Enchanted Sisters. This book features a sort of Olympics event between the sisters and another group. The games spark competition and they have to make decisions on what to do. It features great lessons throughout the story on working together, making decisions, being friends and having fun. While my daughter is too young to read them on their own, I have started to read the story to her and I can see her little brain turning as she pictures the story. It is a great story and I know my daughter will love the whole series even more once she can read them herself.

Three additional Enchanted Sisters books in the series are available: Autumn’s Secret Gift, Winter’s Flurry Adventure and Spring’s Sparkle Sleepover.

Want to help others “Get Caught Reading”?

Anyone can get together to help increase reading achievement and literacy by organizing a book drive. This tool kit (http://www.serve.gov/toolkits/book-drive/index.asp <http://www.serve.gov/toolkits/book-drive/index.asp ) provides the basics to run a book drive, organize your group, and make an impact.

Or, simply commit to donating your gently used books to local organizations.

Here are some tips:

Consider libraries, non-profit children’s organizations for homeless, foster children and struggling families, Goodwill and Children’s Hospital’s thrift stores, and after-school programs.

Call the charity or organization and see if they accept used children’s books and what their guidelines are.

Go through your books and make sure all pages are present, readable and stain-free.

BUY IT:  Check out the Jim Henson’s Enchanted Sisters on Amazon or wherever books are sold.

WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive the Book “Enchanted Sisters: Summer’s Friendship Games”

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