Makeda Makes a Home for Subway

The second title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant seven-year-old "maker" and problem solver who loves to create.

Perfect for readers who love Rosie Revere, Engineer and Reina Ramos Works It Out.

Makeda is excited to bring Subway, the class guinea pig, home for the weekend. But Subway seems S-A-D—so Makeda and her friend Glory decide to make him an F-U-N new cage to cheer him up. But what if what is fun for Makeda is not fun for Subway? 

This Level 2 I Can Read! book features an engaging story, longer sentences, and language play perfect for developing readers.

What happens when Makeda's big ideas meet a very small guinea pig?
A Heartwarming Friendship Story: Makeda and her best friend Glory team up to solve the mystery of Subway's sadness, learning to work together along the way.Social-Emotional Learning: A gentle introduction to the important lesson of empathy and understanding that everyone—even a quiet guinea pig—has their own unique way of being happy.Problem-Solving for Kids: Join Makeda as she uses her creativity and maker skills to design a new home for Subway, discovering that the best solutions come from listening first.Perfect for Beginning Readers: With simple language, charming illustrations, and a relatable story, this Level 2 I Can Read book helps build confidence in children who are beginning to read on their own.