I wanted to share a new children’s book with you which is called Charlotte and Penelope and the Neighborhood Stage (Magical Menagerie) by Teresa Argenbright (Author), Dan McGeehan (Illustrator). I received a copy of the book in exchange for this review. Inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase.
First and foremost I wanted to let you know there are other books about Charolette and Penelope that I hope you check out. The first thing I thought of when I saw the cover of the book was how fun it would be to play in this band with all the Animals especially the Octopus Charlie and David said.
If I was #Homeschooling Charlie full time still I would have used Charlotte and Penelope and the Neighborhood Stage (Magical Menagerie) in our #Homeschool Music Class. Wouldn’t you like to join us for reading time?
This is a book written for younger children using rhyming story. The story is about two sick friends and how everyone comes together to cheer them up. I wish you could see the illustrations in the book that are so colorful and fun to look at.
The friends including Firefly Dwight says they should put on a show. Everyone starts to say what they will do to make sure the show happens. Charlie said he wanted to help Bear Javier with the costumes. David said he would help Klaus the Mouse with build the stage.
I think I will help Chef Fred with the Snacks. Would you want to help us? The kids make signs inviting the City to the event. Come and join us its going to be a lot of fun. Don’t be surprised if a special guest shows up. But to find out if they do or not you will need to pick up a copy of Charlotte and Penelope and the Neighborhood Stage (Magical Menagerie).
I love how we could look up all the instruments being played in our #Homeschool Music Class. In the back of the book is a playbill so you can keep up with who everyone is. Watch the night Sky because you might see a surprise.
My family loved Charlotte and Penelope and the Neighborhood Stage (Magical Menagerie) and we can’t wait to check out her other book in the series. I hope all schools keep this book in there school library and music class. Please check out the book as soon as possible and share it with your friends and family.
About the book:
Sisters Charlotte and Penelope return with new rhymes and extra fun times!
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?
Accompanied by Dan McGeehan’s vivid, energetic illustrations, Charlotte and Penelope and the Neighborhood Stage will entertain new and returning readers alike with its clever rhymes and lovable fanfare
Meet the Author: Teresa Argenbright
I was lucky to have been raised by a mother who loved solving crossword puzzles and was known for inventing silly song lyrics when she couldn’t remember the actual ones. She passed that love of language on to me.
Fast forward through my former lives as a writer of advertising content, fundraising campaigns and nonprofit grant requests. What I enjoyed most was composing whimsical poems for family and friends and finding new books to read to my kids at bedtime.
For me, there’s nothing better than sharing a laugh with a child who has nestled into my ribcage and who wants to help turn the pages. My kids are now adults and I have the adventure of writing the books I would have chosen “back in the day.”
I totally acknowledge that life isn’t easy. This world sometimes is hard to understand and even more difficult to explain. The time and attention of parents and caregivers is constantly in demand. I also know my books won’t change the world, but I hope they offer readers and listeners a few moments to escape together into their own perfect world, giggling and smiling.
I’d love to hear your stories of reading to kids and sharing magical moments. Share your experiences on Facebook and Instagram by searching my name. And stay tuned for my next book coming Spring 2025.
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In joy,
Teresa
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
