Cool Buds: To the Rescue!

K-Gr 3–Things are changing in the arctic where a group of animals live: Blue the arctic fox, Puff the puffin, and Sealy the harbor seal. Puff starts the story by spotting a ship in trouble at sea and flies to rescue Tip, an arctic hare who is on board, while Blue makes provisions for a welcome party. As Puff carefully guides Tip to the shore, Tip explains how their island home became an erupting volcano, driving them out to sea for safety and leaving them with no home. The other animals offer to share their own homes, but each one is just too small and crowded. It is Tip who comes up with the solution, and the group works together to bring Tip’s boat ashore to use as a home. Sealy is the first to notice that their little shore is now a small town, and the group of friends decide to name it Cozy Cove. This charming tale of friendship centers on being welcoming and flexible. Lovely cool shades pop with crisp black outlines. Bright white dialogue balloons are easy to read, and the panels move seamlessly from each problem to solution. The animals are genderless, allowing children to imagine them in any way they choose.