The Cobble Street Cousins Series by Cynthia Rylant

Sisters Rosie and Lily live with their cousin Tess in their Aunt Lucy’s house during their fourth-grade year while their parents are touring the world in their ballet company. They get to know their neighbors, enjoy their aunt’s flower shop, and spend an unforgettable year together. There are 6 titles in the series.

Reading Level: Ages 6-9
Read Aloud: All Ages

This chapter books series is perfect newly independent readers, especially girls. In fact, this is possibly the “girliest” book series I’ve read! Tea parties, sewing, crafting, and baking are celebrated throughout this completely adorable series. Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant creates a picturesque year for a nine-year-old girl. The characters are endearing, the storyline is charming–this is about as sweet and mild as they come. While some of the language may feel a bit dated, it’s lovely.

These books are best read in order, as there is a lovely overarching storyline. Part of that storyline is the girls playing matchmaker with their aunt and a young man, Michael. The girls do a bit of dreaming about how romantic it is, but it’s always incredibly innocent. There one time where Michael kisses Aunt Lucy on the cheek.

Things to Know:
There are two jokes about animals becoming something else in their “next life.”
A parent makes a joke about having to take their kids back from Aunt Lucy.
There is a priest name Father Frank.
An angel statue is depicted.

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