Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading fun and rewarding.

In this tip-top tale of chaos and mayhem, dog siblings Betsy and Bones take London by storm—bungling plans, muddling maps, and turning their sightseeing into one hilarious disaster after another!

On their latest vacation, Betsy wants to stick to her carefully organized itinerary, but Bones is determined to follow his own whims. From Big Ben to Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge, the siblings’ clashing styles turn every stop into comic confusion—but when it counts, they will need to work together to make the most of their London trip.

Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.

Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and discover the joy of reading, including Betsy and Bones’s next adventure, Framed in Paris!.

About The Author

Photo (c) Michael Benebib

Dan Yaccarino

Dan Yaccarino is the author and illustrator of over fifty books for children, including Piccolo, Unlovable, Every Friday, and The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau. Awards and honors for his work include being named The New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Children’s Books, the Bologna Ragazzi Award, and an ALA Notable Children’s selection. Dan has also had the honor of being invited to the White House to read his books. He created and produced the animated series Doug Unplugs, Oswald, and Willa’s Wild Life and character designed the series The Backyardigans. You may visit him online at YaccarinoStudio.com.

About The Illustrator

Ethan Long

Ethan Long is the acclaimed author and illustrator of many books for children, among them the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Up, Tall, and High. He is also the creator of the animated, Emmy Award–nominated interactive series Scribbles and Ink at PBSKids.org, which is also a digital book series on Epic. For more about Ethan and his work, visit EthanLong.com.

Product Details

Publisher: Simon Spotlight (May 5, 2026)
Length: 112 pages
ISBN13: 9781665980616
Ages: 5 - 9

Raves and Reviews

This hilarious adventure to London will be adored by younger fans of graphic novels while they learn about new places abroad. A perfect book for readers transitioning to longer books.

– School Library Journal, March, 2026