Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading fun and rewarding. Dog siblings Betsy and Bones travel to Tokyo and get swept up in a whirlwind of overnight fame in this third book in the Dog Meets Dog series!Betsy and Bones say “konnichiwa” to Tokyo! Soon after they arrive, Betsy draws the attention of the company behind Fab Crab, one of the most popular snacks in Japan. They offer her the incredible honor of being their spokesperson, which she happily accepts! Unfortunately, the demands of her new position mean she doesn’t have time to do the sightseeing she’d planned with Bones—in fact, she doesn’t have time for Bones at all. Bones is disappointed and wants Betsy to quit. Can he convince her to hang up her Fab Crab crown? Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time. Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and develop a love of reading, including Betsy and Bones’s trips in Framed in Paris! and On the Loose in London!.
Format: Paperback / softback
CONTRIBUTORS: Dan Yaccarino
EAN: 9781665980654
COUNTRY: United States
PAGES: 112
WEIGHT:
HEIGHT: 191 mm
PUBLISHED BY: Simon & Schuster
DATE PUBLISHED: 2026-09-24
CITY:
GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Pets, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Chapter Books
WIDTH: 151 mm
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Book Themes:
Children’s / Teenage: Chapter books (transitional storybooks), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Dogs, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Dan Yaccarino is the author and illustrator of over fifty books for children, including Piccolo, Unlovable, Every Friday, and The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau. Awards and honors for his work include being named The New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Children’s Books, the Bologna Ragazzi Award, and an ALA Notable Children’s selection. Dan has also had the honor of being invited to the White House to read his books. He created and produced the animated series Doug Unplugs, Oswald, and Willa’s Wild Life and character designed the series The Backyardigans. You may visit him online at YaccarinoStudio.com.Ethan Long is the acclaimed author and illustrator of many books for children, among them the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Up, Tall, and High. He is also the creator of the animated, Emmy Award–nominated interactive series Scribbles and Ink at PBSKids.org, which is also a digital book series on Epic. For more about Ethan and his work, visit EthanLong.com.
