Zilbo’s Forest: What’s Up with That?
Zilbo’s Forest: What’s Up with That? by Summer Benton is a vibrant addition to the Level Two I Can Read Comic series, published by HarperCollins Publishers on October 7, 2025. This 32-page book is designed for children who are beginning to read independently but may still require some support. The story follows Bogo the bear as he navigates his feelings when his friend Zilbo the dog ignores him during a morning walk, leading to a chain reaction of misunderstandings among their friends.
Readers will discover a humorous and heartfelt narrative that emphasizes the importance of communication and friendship. As Bogo’s hurt feelings lead him to ignore Hula the horse, and Hula in turn ignores Tango the turtle, the cycle of misunderstanding continues until Mara the mouse steps in to ask a crucial question: “Are you okay?” Through engaging illustrations and relatable characters, this book encourages young readers to explore themes of social skills and emotional awareness, making it a valuable resource for both education and entertainment.
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Kids will fall in love with Zilbo’s Forest, a humorous, heartfelt, and vibrantly illustrated Level Two I Can Read Comic series geared toward kids who can read on their own but still need a little help sometimes.
Bogo the bear runs into his friend Zilbo the dog on his morning walk, but instead of saying hi back, Zilbo ignores him!
What’s up with that Bogo thinks.
So caught up in his own hurt feelings, Bogo ignores his friend Hula the horse. Then Hula ignores Tango the turtle. The cycle only stops when Mara the mouse asks the important question: “Are you okay”
With a light touch and a lot of honesty, up-and-coming cartoonist Summer Benton’s Zilbo’s Forest: What’s Up with That encourages visual literacy while demonstrating the power of friendship for our littlest readers.
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