Pete Makes a Mistake (I Like to Read)

PreS-Gr 2--The relatable porcine protagonist from Pete Won't Eat (Holiday House, 2013) is back again in this new series title. Rose, Pete's sister, gives him the task of delivering party invitations to all of her friends. While handing out the notes, Pete quickly becomes distracted and begins playing with his friends. The day of the party, one friend doesn't arrive, and a search begins. With comical timing, the young animal pals keep arriving at the right place at the wrong time. Luckily, everything works out in the end. The pen and ink watercolors are whimsical and just right for the spare text. Children who are struggling with certain words will likely be able to use the illustrations as a guide. VERDICT This spot-on title is perfect for brand new readers.--Brooke Newberry, La Crosse Public Library, WI