Astrid and Apollo and the Puppy Surprise

This heartwarming early chapter book introduces Astrid and Apollo, siblings who are planning secret birthday surprises for one another. Astrid is convinced her brother Apollo is getting her a puppy, but as she tries to confirm her suspicions, the clues lead her down a puzzling path. The story is a gentle mystery, perfect for young readers transitioning to chapter books, and includes interesting facts about Hmong culture, offering a valuable layer of representation and learning. It's a sweet tale about family, anticipation, and the joy of giving.

Astrid and Apollo each have a special, surprise birthday gift planned for the other, and Astrid thinks she has guessed what Apollo is giving her, but as she puts more clues together, she realizes she is in the middle of a birthday mystery. Includes facts about the Hmong.