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In this fourth and final book in the beloved Stella picture book series, Stella and Roger reflect on their favorite things about living in Chicago and try to devise a plan to stop an impending out-of-state move.
Stella and Roger face their scariest challenge yet when Stella's parents announce they're moving--and not just out of Chicago, but to a whole new state! Stella doesn't want to move away from her favorite park or any of the other things she loves about the only home she's ever known. Stella and Roger begin a campaign to convince Stella's parents that leaving Chicago is a big mistake. But is this change really as scary as they think?
K-Gr 3--Stella and her stuffed hippo Roger do not want to move away from Chicago, where everything feels like home. Armed with a list of her top five reasons why she can't move, Stella tries very hard to convince her parents that she and Roger can stay in their house and not move. What if she forgets her house and her friends? What if the new home doesn't smell like banana bread? With digital illustrations in bright, friendly colors, this title provides a gentle, even bland, introduction to the concept of moving and leaving behind everything familiar. The Chicago elements feel unnecessary and disjointed from the rest of the story, as they set the scene for a move away from a detailed place to a nondescript location. VERDICT Fine where there is a need for a book on the subject, but unnecessary for a robust collection.--Elizabeth Speer
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