
This charming, full-color chapter book is the second installment in the Kondo and Kezumi series, perfect for young readers transitioning to longer stories. It follows the contrasting desires of Kezumi, who craves adventure, and Kondo, who misses home. When their boat gets lost in a dense fog at Bell Bottom, the friends face a challenge that tests their patience and communication. The story gently explores themes of compromise, teamwork, and understanding different perspectives, making it an excellent read-aloud or independent choice for early elementary children. It offers a relatable scenario of navigating disagreements within a friendship while embarking on an exciting journey.
The second book in this full-color chapter book series featuring Kondo and Kezumi who continue their adventures, for fans of Mercy Watson and Ivy & Bean -- in paperback. Kezumi is ready for more adventure. Kondo is ready to go home. Now that Kondo and Kezumi have figured out that the map can lead to incredible places and new friends like Albert, Kezumi is eager to keep exploring and embracing the unknown. Kondo on the other hand, is tired and misses the comforts of home. When they reach Bell Bottom tempers are high, a thick fog begins to cloud over the boat making it hard to see, and they find themselves stranded. It will take working together and listening to each other in order to find common ground and brave these new waters. Set sail with more Kondo and Kezumi adventures available now! Kondo and Kezumi Visit Giant Island Kondo and Kezumi Reach Bell Bottom Kondo and Kezumi Are Not Alone