May Saves the Day

PreS-Gr 2– In this clever and upbeat story, a resourceful young girl named May rescues her community from a variety of predicaments through the power of spelling. She changes a swarm of bees to beets by adding a “t”, for example, and averts a runaway train by removing a “t” and making it rain. A lasso-wielding boy named Stu admires her skills and wishes to be her sidekick, although the independent May initially rebuffs his attempts. Ultimately, Stu proves himself to be a valuable partner—not just a sidekick—when the two of them change a threatening tornado into a harmless mess of tomatoes. This book is a terrific way to engage early readers in exploring letter knowledge and phonics. In addition to its lighthearted and humorous wordplay, this empowering tale deftly conveys the message that there is value in teamwork, and emphasizes themes of problem-solving and friendship. Lively, expressive illustrations complement the story’s energetic text.