Monsters and Mold (Zoey and Sassafras, 2)

We love this series!

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.

We LOVE this book. Great characters, great science integrated throughout, a fun story that my child wants to hear again and again. My only critique in this book and #2 in the series is a few times that Zoey is trying not to cry, or to stop someone else from crying, or to hide her tears from a parent. I don’t like that message. But really my only criticism!

My kids are between the ages of 5-11 and they all love this awesome series of books. I read all of them out loud to my 5 & 8 year old and they are perfect for their ages. The stories are a perfect blend of make believe and teaching the basics of the scientific method. As a former teacher turned homeschooling mama, I couldn’t recommend these books enough!

My kindergarten students loved this series. It incorporates the love of science, a smart young girl and a girl of color. Wonderful representation. I found this book series as a desperate need and was super happy with the discovery. The kids could not wait until the next day hear what happened next. Highly recommend this series.

LOVE THESE BOOKS! These nooks have turned my daughter onto reading and a career in science or teaching science. These books exploded her imagination into every dimension- she draws her own magical creatures. Buy. These. Books. Now.

My daughter and I love these books so much!!

For me I love the Zoey and Sassafras series.I'm 10 years old and I love them because they always have a happy ending to look forward to.I thank Asia Citro for making these amazing books!!!🐈 from a Sassafras fan! YAY

This series is fantastic. I couldn’t recommend it enough. My almost four year old loved them and I loved to read them with her!!! I only hope more come out soon because we finished them all in A VERY short period of time.

Eine lustige interessante Geschichte über ein selbstbewusstes Mädchen mit eine guten Einführung in das wissenschaftliche Herangehen an Problemen. Mein Sohn (6) liebt die Geschichten und ich kann es kaum erwarten sie meiner Tochter vorlesen zu dürfen.

fantastic books evolving imagination animals and science. Good for girls and boys