Written and Illustrated by Erin Entrada Kelly
Felix Powell is a boy who turns into a dog with the magic of a thrift store blanket. Felix is empathetic, imaginative, fun-loving, and readers will love seeing the world through his eyes. Felix sees magic in an old, used blanket, true friendship in his dog, Mary Puppins, and a story in the antagonistic stray cat that comes to visit. His love for Nan and their “Bean Feast” night makes him realize that he needs to return to his boy self.
This book is well written, with good one liners such as, “You should always pay attention to the voice in your head” and “I guess it’s good that I am who I am.” This book will be accessible to many students based on short chapters, format (text and images), font choice, and tone. I loved Felix’s adventure in this first book of the series, and I look forward to more of his story.
Reviewed by Kristen Hunt, Librarian, Whittier Elementary School
Review shared in July 2024
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 2-5
Felix Powell, Boy Dog
Written and Illustrated by Erin Entrada Kelly
Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
147 pages
Release Date: July 16, 2024
ISBN: 9780063337169
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
