I really recommend these。 My first grader is a huge fan and I enjoy them as well。
Jan Sandro,
I’ve read the whole series with my kids。 Zoe is a strong and smart female protagonist and each story gives a wonderful introduction to the scientific method。
Rachel,
I discovered this Zoey and Sassafras book by accident at the library while collecting holds, but I'm so glad I did。 My son and I love the series and I have been reading it to him for a few years now。 I love that the characters are smart and lovely and the main character uses the scientific method to solve magical creature problems。 In this volume, Zoey must learn how to save not only the forest roses but also tiny magical creatures named Bips that live on the roses and help them attract baby hip I discovered this Zoey and Sassafras book by accident at the library while collecting holds, but I'm so glad I did。 My son and I love the series and I have been reading it to him for a few years now。 I love that the characters are smart and lovely and the main character uses the scientific method to solve magical creature problems。 In this volume, Zoey must learn how to save not only the forest roses but also tiny magical creatures named Bips that live on the roses and help them attract baby hippogriffs which need the magical forest roses to survive。 The book did a great job talking about symbiotic relationships between the Bips, roses, and hippogriffs, as well as per usual how to use the scientific method to conduct experiments and solve the problem。 Zoey has to figure out a way to create more Bips in a short amount of time before the hippogriff eggs hatch? Will she be able to do it in time? To find out, read this adorable addition to the Zoey and Sassafras series! Recommended for ages 5-9, 4 stars。 。。。more
Britta Eberle,
We weren’t as into this one。 I feel like there were too many magical creatures and it was a bit confusing for my 6yo。
Nicole47,
This one was especially great for describing the importance of ecosystems and how organisms rely on each other for survival! I love this series so much, and my daughter and I are eagerly awaiting #9。
Geordie,
A very fun book, just the right length, well described, with good stakes。 It's not preachy, but does an excellent job promoting compassion, environmentalism, and creative thought。 I don't really feel it's as creative as the earlier books of the series, but still, my family isn't tired of them yet! A very fun book, just the right length, well described, with good stakes。 It's not preachy, but does an excellent job promoting compassion, environmentalism, and creative thought。 I don't really feel it's as creative as the earlier books of the series, but still, my family isn't tired of them yet! 。。。more
Lisa D,
Loved it! Cute book!
Molly Grimmius,
This series does not disappoint。 My kiddos and I eagerly devoured this 8th book in solving the problems of the bips! As always, her books open up great conversation about science and nature and experiments。
Ellon,
Another cute one for this girl power, science series。 I did find it to be less relatable than some of the others though。
Julie Failla Earhart,
My step-granddaughters, especially the five-year-old, love this series about a girl who loves science! That alone makes my heart sing。 Zoey and her cat, Sassafras, eagerly await the next time the doorbell rings in the barn because that means that a magical creature that lives in the woods behind their home needs help! Today was their lucky day---the doorbell rang。 Well, they hate that there is a problem, but they love to solve problems。 When they open the door, there stands Pip, a talking frog w My step-granddaughters, especially the five-year-old, love this series about a girl who loves science! That alone makes my heart sing。 Zoey and her cat, Sassafras, eagerly await the next time the doorbell rings in the barn because that means that a magical creature that lives in the woods behind their home needs help! Today was their lucky day---the doorbell rang。 Well, they hate that there is a problem, but they love to solve problems。 When they open the door, there stands Pip, a talking frog whom Zoey’s mother first befriended years and years ago。Pip tells them that the hippogriff babies are in danger! Magical grasshopper have swarmed through the forest and eaten almost all the roses。 The hippogriff babies need the magical roses。 On the roses leaves, bips, or tiny bugs that are as cute as a button, become the hippogriff babies’ first food, which helps them grow their wings。 Pip, Zoey and Sassafras must come up with a way to restore the rosebushes so that the hippogriff doesn’t become extinct。I was a little disappointed in this book。 It didn’t seem to have many experiments at the end of the story as in the previous stories, and the story seemed rushed---not as fleshed out as the previous books。 Still, it was filled with magical creatures, science and animals。 Therefore, Zoey & Sassafras: Bips and Roses receive 4 out of 5 stars in Julie’s world。 。。。more
Annamarie Carlson (she, her),
Zoey and Sassafras are back! After a series of magical grasshoppers decimates all of the forests' rose bushes, the forest creatures are panicking。 The hippogriff babies are expected to hatch any day now, and the magical roses help their wings grow。 Talking frog Pip recruits Zoey and her cat Sassafras to help。 The only way to restore the eaten rosebushes is to help tiny bugs--bips--reproduce。 Quickly。 Can Zoey and Sassafras use the scientific method to save the day?Another wonderful addition to t Zoey and Sassafras are back! After a series of magical grasshoppers decimates all of the forests' rose bushes, the forest creatures are panicking。 The hippogriff babies are expected to hatch any day now, and the magical roses help their wings grow。 Talking frog Pip recruits Zoey and her cat Sassafras to help。 The only way to restore the eaten rosebushes is to help tiny bugs--bips--reproduce。 Quickly。 Can Zoey and Sassafras use the scientific method to save the day?Another wonderful addition to the Zoey & Sassafras series。 I particularly liked the detailed experiment charts and write-ups in this book--they felt a little more nuanced than previous novels。 Looking forward to more! 。。。more
Kendra,
We love this series。 The kids love the magical creatures and I love that each book reinforces the scientific process。
Lisa,
My 7 year old absolutely loves this series。 The book arrived last night and he immediately sat down and read it。 He says the whole series is five stars!