I think it is lovely but I am biased toward anything from Anne's world. It sets the scene in my head, for sure.Īs you can tell, yes, this book is RECOMMENDED by me. My favorite picture might be the two page spread that shows Green Gables in the distance, shown above. I think that this book is wonderful, sharing as it does a simple version of the classic story with the accompaniment of some charming illustrations. Although intended for children, they are suitable for any one who loves Anne. However, if you child is not quite ready to read these books on her own, you could certainly read them to her. The illustrations in Anne Arrives, she says, were ' influenced by her memories of one of the most beautiful, magical spots on the planet, Prince Edward Island.' Her illustrations were crafted using a combination of traditional and digital media.īoth of these books were written with children aged 6 to 8 or in grades 1 through 3 in mind. The illustrator Abigail Halpin says that she was gifted with a copy of the original book when she was a teenager and that that book still holds a special place on her book shelf. Kallie says that she believes that she and Anne Shirley are kindred spirits! In this book, Anne enjoys a community picnic, which is her first, although that outing is jeopardized when Marilla's prized brooch goes missing.Īuthor Kallie George has written a number of other books for children including a picture book about Anne Shirley called Goodnight, Anne. The second story introduces Anne and the reader to her bosom buddy, Diana.

She settles in, that is, after a rough start when they find out she is a girl and not a boy and after she has a run in with the neighbor, Mrs. The first story introduces the young reader to Anne Shirley and sets her down at Green Gables where we all know that she belongs. Anne Arrives was released in 2018 and Anne's Kindred Spirits will be released in 2019. Anne Arrives and Anne's Kindred Spirits are a retelling of the traditional Anne of Green Gables story for early readers in an easy chapter book format that have been adapted by Canadian author Kallie George.

Anne Arrives by Kallie George