Jeet and Fudge: The Loving Library

by Amandeep S. Kochar

Overview

Jeet and his puppy Fudge love to read books and wish they could make more friends, who also like to read. Inspired by another Sikh boy practicing his seva (his selfless act of kindness) by donating books to people in need, Jeet and Fudge set out with their Mom and Dad to also give back to their community. Could it also bring some reading buddies their way, as well?

Kids and adults alike will delight in this level 2 emerging reader, the second in a series about a young Sikh boy, his “yummy” sidekick puppy, and their adventures in volunteerism and play.

Written in partnership with the North American Sikh Coalition. Part of the proceeds of Jeet and Fudge: The Loving Library will go to support the nonprofit Anaik’s Loving Library.

This title is leveled using both the Lexile and Fountas & Pinnell reading level standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781223183541
Publisher:	Paw Prints Publishing
Publication date:	11/29/2022
Series:	Jeet and Fudge , #3
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Amandeep ‘Aman’ S. Kochar is President and CEO of Baker & Taylor, the near 200-year-old book distributor, content services, and software company. He is Edtech Digest’s 2021 Global Leader of the Year, and a passionate champion for early literacy and education, serving on the board of directors for both United for Libraries, a division of the American Libraries Association (ALA), and the National Book Foundation. Formerly of New Delhi, Aman lives in North Carolina with his family, which includes “the real” Fudge.

Editorial Reviews

01/20/2023

K-Gr 2—Jeet, a young Sikh boy, loves books and is just learning to read. Sometimes he gets frustrated when he can't sound out a word on the first try, but his adorable little dog, Fudge, patiently stays with him until he figures it out. One day, Jeet and Bapu, his dad, see a news story about another young Sikh boy who donated hundreds of free books to the local hospital. It turns out that this young man was doing his sewa, or his selfless service, to help sick children in the hospital. He also started a place in his community for people to get books for free, which he named a Loving Library. Jeet is so inspired that he, his dad, and Fudge go around the neighborhood collecting books from neighbors; soon, they have opened up their own Loving Library. Jeet meets another young boy who loves to read, and they become forever friends. This sweet story is tailor-made for the emerging reader, with simple, straightforward sentences that are placed prominently at the top of each page. Large and colorful illustrations throughout, along with Jeet's trusty sidekick, Fudge, will keep young ones engaged. A glossary in the front of the book defines bapu, sewa, and patka. Back matter includes a letter from a boy named Anaik, whose own Loving Library inspired this book. VERDICT Recommended for purchase.—Amy Nolan

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