Clumsy & Friends Library Guide

A Comprehensive Resource for Libraries

Table of Contents

  1. Clumsy & Friends Series Overview
  2. Complete Title List with Publication Details
  3. Age Group Recommendations & Reading Levels
  4. Cataloging Information
  5. Subject Headings & Keywords
  6. Thematic Groupings & Display Ideas
  7. Companion Book Recommendations
  8. Collection Development Suggestions

1. Clumsy & Friends Series Overview

The Clumsy & Friends series is a collection of children's picture books designed to engage young readers while exploring important themes of friendship, problem-solving, personal growth, and understanding the world around them. Each character in the series faces unique challenges that children can relate to, delivered through colorful illustrations and age-appropriate storytelling.

The series features a diverse cast of characters including:

Clumsy Clomper

Character Type: A lovable, accident-prone elephant

Key Themes: Accepting imperfections, friendship, resilience

Target Age: 3-8 years

Description: Clumsy is the heart of the series—an endearing elephant who frequently finds himself in awkward situations due to his size and clumsiness. His stories emphasize the importance of accepting oneself, friendship, and finding creative solutions to problems.

The Skellies

Character Type: A family of adventurous skeletal figures

Key Themes: Science exploration, curiosity, weather, natural phenomena

Target Age: 7-10 years

Description: The Skellies (Luke, Emily, and Frankie) explore scientific concepts through their adventures with their mentor, Mr. Serious. Their stories combine exciting narratives with educational content about weather, physics, and other science topics.

Minnie Tickledust

Character Type: A joyful fairy character

Key Themes: Emotions, laughter, social connections, empathy

Target Age: 4-7 years

Description: Minnie uses her special "tickle dust" to help shy or sad children express their emotions and find joy. Her stories focus on emotional intelligence, friendship, and the power of laughter.

Timmy

Character Type: A curious young boy

Key Themes: Dental health, overcoming fears, imagination

Target Age: 5-8 years

Description: Timmy's adventures with his magical toothbrush teach children about dental hygiene in an engaging way. His stories address common childhood fears about dentists and promote good health habits.

Yawnzarella

Character Type: A sleepy clock fairy

Key Themes: Importance of sleep, routines, time concepts

Target Age: 4-6 years

Description: Yawnzarella helps children understand the importance of sleep and bedtime routines. Her stories blend fantasy with practical lessons about rest and daily schedules.

Terry the Time-Travelling Toilet Roll

Character Type: An animated toilet roll with time-travel abilities

Key Themes: History, different cultures, adaptation, adventure

Target Age: 6-9 years

Description: Terry's humorous time-travel adventures introduce children to different historical periods and cultures. His stories combine humor with historical facts and cultural awareness.

2. Complete Title List with Publication Details

Title Character Publication Year ISBN Format
Clumsy Clomper and the Missing Sock Clumsy Clomper 2022 978-1-XXXXX-001-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Clumsy Clomper Makes a Friend Clumsy Clomper 2022 978-1-XXXXX-002-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
The Skellies: High-Flying Adventure The Skellies 2023 978-1-XXXXX-003-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
The Skellies: Experiment Day The Skellies 2023 978-1-XXXXX-004-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Minnie Tickledust: The Joyful Jester of Jollyville Minnie Tickledust 2022 978-1-XXXXX-005-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Minnie Tickledust and the Lonely Giant Minnie Tickledust 2023 978-1-XXXXX-006-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Timmy's Adventure in the Tooth Kingdom Timmy 2022 978-1-XXXXX-007-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Timmy and the Candy Castle Challenge Timmy 2023 978-1-XXXXX-008-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Yawnzarella and the Sneezing Clocks Yawnzarella 2022 978-1-XXXXX-009-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Yawnzarella and the Day Time Almost Forgot Yawnzarella 2023 978-1-XXXXX-010-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Terry the Time-Travelling Toilet Roll: Egyptian Adventure Terry 2022 978-1-XXXXX-011-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Terry the Time-Travelling Toilet Roll: Dinosaur Disaster Terry 2023 978-1-XXXXX-012-X Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

3. Age Group Recommendations & Reading Levels

The Clumsy & Friends series spans multiple age groups and reading levels, making it suitable for a diverse range of young readers. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of reading levels and age recommendations:

Character Series Age Range Lexile Measure Guided Reading Level AR Level Reading Recovery
Clumsy Clomper 3-8 years AD450L-550L J-K 1.8-2.2 16-18
The Skellies 7-10 years 600L-750L O-P 3.5-4.0 24-28
Minnie Tickledust 4-7 years AD500L-600L K-L 2.0-2.5 18-20
Timmy 5-8 years 550L-650L L-M 2.3-2.8 19-22
Yawnzarella 4-6 years AD450L-550L J-K 1.7-2.2 16-18
Terry the Time-Travelling Toilet Roll 6-9 years 580L-680L M-N 2.6-3.1 20-24

Reading Level Terminology Explained:

Using This Information in Your Library:

This reading level information can be used to:

4. Cataloging Information

Below are detailed cataloging entries for the Clumsy & Friends series, formatted to assist librarians in creating accurate catalog records. These entries follow standard library cataloging practices and include essential metadata.

Sample Cataloging Entries

Title: The Skellies: High-Flying Adventure Author: Chris Meredith ISBN: 978-1-XXXXX-003-X Publication: Clumsy & Friends Publishing, 2023 Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. Summary: The Skellies go on an adventure with Mr. Serious to learn about weather patterns and experience thunder and lightning for the first time. Subjects: Weather--Juvenile fiction. | Thunderstorms--Juvenile fiction. | Friendship--Juvenile fiction. | Adventure stories. | Picture books for children. Reading Level: Ages 7-10 | Lexile: 650L | Guided Reading Level: O
Title: Minnie Tickledust: The Joyful Jester of Jollyville Author: Chris Meredith ISBN: 978-1-XXXXX-005-X Publication: Clumsy & Friends Publishing, 2022 Description: 28 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. Summary: Minnie Tickledust, a fairy with magical tickle dust, helps shy children in Jollyville express their emotions and find joy through laughter. Subjects: Emotions--Juvenile fiction. | Fairies--Juvenile fiction. | Friendship--Juvenile fiction. | Shyness--Juvenile fiction. | Picture books for children. Reading Level: Ages 4-7 | Lexile: AD550L | Guided Reading Level: K
Title: Timmy's Adventure in the Tooth Kingdom Author: Chris Meredith ISBN: 978-1-XXXXX-007-X Publication: Clumsy & Friends Publishing, 2022 Description: 30 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. Summary: When Timmy is afraid to visit the dentist, his magical toothbrush takes him on an adventure to the Tooth Kingdom where he learns about dental health in an exciting way. Subjects: Dental health--Juvenile fiction. | Dentists--Juvenile fiction. | Fear--Juvenile fiction. | Magic--Juvenile fiction. | Picture books for children. Reading Level: Ages 5-8 | Lexile: 580L | Guided Reading Level: L

MARC Record Notes

When creating MARC records for Clumsy & Friends titles, consider the following fields:

5. Subject Headings & Keywords

Consistent subject headings and keywords enhance the discoverability of Clumsy & Friends books in your catalog and help patrons find stories on specific topics. Below are recommended subject headings and keywords organized by character series.

General Subject Headings for All Clumsy & Friends Books

Friendship Problem-solving Children's stories Picture books for children Imagination Adventure stories

Character-Specific Subject Headings

Clumsy Clomper Series

Elephants Self-acceptance Accidents Clumsiness Persistence Humor

The Skellies Series

Science Weather Experiments Curiosity Learning Exploration STEM

Minnie Tickledust Series

Emotions Fairies Laughter Joy Empathy Social skills Shyness

Timmy Series

Dental health Dentists Teeth Hygiene Fear Magic Health

Yawnzarella Series

Sleep Bedtime Time Clocks Routines Dreams Rest

Terry the Time-Travelling Toilet Roll Series

History Time travel Cultures Humor Dinosaurs Ancient Egypt Adventure

Subject Headings by Theme

Theme Recommended Subject Headings Applicable Titles
Emotional Development Emotions--Juvenile fiction
Self-acceptance--Juvenile fiction
Friendship--Juvenile fiction
Minnie Tickledust series
Clumsy Clomper series
Science & Nature Science--Juvenile fiction
Weather--Juvenile fiction
Scientific experiments--Juvenile fiction
The Skellies series
Health & Hygiene Dental health--Juvenile fiction
Hygiene--Juvenile fiction
Dentists--Juvenile fiction
Timmy series
Daily Routines Sleep--Juvenile fiction
Bedtime--Juvenile fiction
Time--Juvenile fiction
Yawnzarella series
History & Culture Time travel--Juvenile fiction
History--Juvenile fiction
Dinosaurs--Juvenile fiction
Ancient Egypt--Juvenile fiction
Terry the Time-Travelling Toilet Roll series

6. Thematic Groupings & Display Ideas

Creating themed displays with Clumsy & Friends books can enhance visibility, increase circulation, and help patrons discover stories that address specific topics or interests. Below are suggested thematic groupings and display ideas for your library.

Seasonal and Holiday Displays

Back-to-School (August/September)

Featured Clumsy & Friends Titles:

Display Theme: "New Friendships & School Adventures"

Companion Titles: Include other picture books about first days of school, making friends, and overcoming shyness.

Dental Health Month (February)

Featured Clumsy & Friends Titles:

Display Theme: "Smile Power: Dental Health Adventures"

Companion Titles: Include non-fiction books about teeth, visiting the dentist, and oral hygiene alongside other fiction titles that address dental health.

Topical Displays

Weather Wonders

Featured Clumsy & Friends Titles:

Display Theme: "Explore the Science of Weather"

Companion Titles:

Bedtime & Sleep

Featured Clumsy & Friends Titles:

Display Theme: "Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Stories"

Companion Titles:

Exploring History

Featured Clumsy & Friends Titles:

Display Theme: "Time Travel Adventures"

Companion Titles:

Character Spotlight Displays

Create rotating displays that highlight a different Clumsy & Friends character each month. Include:

Interactive Display Ideas

7. Companion Book Recommendations

These carefully selected companion titles can be displayed or recommended alongside Clumsy & Friends books to create thematic collections and enhance readers' experiences. The recommendations include both fiction and non-fiction titles that complement the themes in each Clumsy & Friends series.

Companion Books for Clumsy Clomper Series

Theme: Self-acceptance, Friendship, and Resilience

Companion Books for The Skellies Series

Theme: Science, Weather, and Exploration

Companion Books for Minnie Tickledust Series

Theme: Emotions, Joy, and Social Connections

Companion Books for Timmy Series

Theme: Dental Health and Overcoming Fears

Companion Books for Yawnzarella Series

Theme: Sleep, Bedtime, and Routines

Companion Books for Terry the Time-Travelling Toilet Roll Series

Theme: History, Time Travel, and Different Cultures

Creating Read-Alike Lists

Consider creating read-alike bookmarks or handouts featuring these companion titles, organized by Clumsy & Friends character. These can be displayed near your Clumsy & Friends collection or distributed during story times or library programs featuring these characters.

8. Collection Development Suggestions

Strategic integration of Clumsy & Friends titles into your library collection can enhance your children's offerings and support literacy initiatives. Here are recommendations for incorporating these titles effectively.

Collection Integration Strategies

Circulation Considerations

Supporting Literacy Initiatives

Clumsy & Friends books can be valuable assets for various literacy initiatives:

Collection Assessment

When evaluating the role of Clumsy & Friends in your collection, consider: