Title: Chubby Wubbles & Coco – 2 Missing Ferrets
Author: M.J. Abrams
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing LLC
ISBN: 978-1648031960
Pages: 28
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Books
Reviewed by: Aly Avina
Pacific Book Review
Children’s books begin to shape a young child’s mind from a very early age. In Chubby Wubbles & Coco – 2 Missing Ferrets by M.J. Abrams, it is a book geared towards an age range of kindergarteners to 6th graders, but I particularly felt this was a great book for the younger of that spectrum. This book tells the story of two ferrets — Chubby and Coco — who are separated and how Chubby tries desperately to find Coco while building a bond with his human friend, Jeffrey.
Throughout the story, you slowly see the budding friendship and love between Jeffrey and Chubby build, even while Chubby misses his friend Coco. There are parts of the story that have mystery and intrigue which will surely leave young audiences on the edge of their seats since they will likely be very invested in these two ferrets who are missing each other’s company. The greatest part of it all is the ability this author has to keep their young readers entertained and interested, while also teaching a lesson about being a pet owner. Even the emotional points in the tale aren’t over the top but just enough to make the audience care deeply about what is going to happen with both the ferrets who star in this story, as well as their human friend Jeffrey and his love for Chubby.
While I found the story to be well-crafted and beautifully told, the illustrations also added flair and further descriptors to assist the children who are reading this book to understand what is being conveyed to them even more easily. The end of the story was wrapped up perfectly and instantly warms your heart, whether you’re the parent or child in this situation. What makes this book even better is the fact it brings awareness to the loving nature of ferrets and the neglect they sometimes can face. M.J. Abrams — the author of Chubby Wubbles & Coco – 2 Missing Ferrets dedicated this work to ferret shelters everywhere, in the hopes of finding good homes for wayward ferrets. What a beautiful sentiment and goal from this talented author.
