Arfy Has a Ball (Step into Reading) by Troy Cummings
ISBN: 0593643739
Format: Early Reader
Source: MSL Book Review
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This leveled comic reader and its main character, Arfy, will delight new readers. Arfy is a dog who knows what he wants, and what he wants is a ball. Along with Arfy, readers will learn that in the search for a  just-right ball, one needs to be discerning. Some balls are too fast (a baseball zipping by), while others are too bright (a twinkling disco ball). In the end, he’s reconciled himself to a ball-less life, and then sniffs out a stinky, old tennis ball that he deems “perfect”. 

Arfy and his surroundings are cartoonish and brightly colored. The comic illustrations by Cummings and the simple, relatable storyline will keep readers turning the pages, and the repetitive text will give them confidence to keep reading.

Readers who enjoy comics and want to read on their own will love this. Highly recommended for public and school library collections. 

Reviewed by Deanna Contrino, SLMS/MLIS, Young School Librarian, Saco