Characters Reading: Becky Botsford and Bob (WordGirl)

In the WordGirl episode Go Gadget Go, Becky Botsford and Bob were trying to enjoy some quality reading time. However, Becky's little brother TJ and his best friend Johnson interrupted her reading because they were arguing over who was WordGirl's #1 fan.

As WordGirl, she tried to settle their argument with a challenge for them to come up with a new gadget to help her fight crime. However, that brought even more interruption and trouble once robot genius villain Theodore "Tobey" MacCallister III found out about the challenge. In the end, the only one to actually get a chance to enjoy reading was Bob.

(WordGirl season 6 episode 13: Go Gadget Go)

Fashion Meets Comics: Becky Botsford (WordGirl)

When you're a superhero like WordGirl it can be tough pretending to be a mild-mannered average girl. However, Becky Botsford's wardrobe of a V-neck green sweater and burgundy skirt helps her keep a low profile.

I selected Becky for this edition of Fashion Meets Comics because her signature style is a classic and preppy look that's easy to put together. But it's also a look that's very versatile that you can dress up or down depending on how you style it.

To put together a Becky inspired look, I ended up choosing two different green sweaters. The first is a classic V-neck while the other is more casual cool but I think they would both go easily with the burgundy pencil skirt. I figure we may not be a superhero but we can all look super with this outfit.


Sweaters

Merino Vee Pullover                   $62.50 (sale, regular price $78.00)               Banana Republic (bananarepublic.gap.com)

Side-Slit Sweater with Ties                   $59.50 (sale, regular price $79.50)            J.Crew (jcrew.com)



Skirt

Ribbed Knit Pencil Skirt                         $9.90                    Forever 21 (forever21.com)

New Book Purchase: WordGirl: The Incredible Shrinking Allowance

Last Tuesday, I wrote about finding out WordGirl had comic books and that I also ordered one. And here it is, it's a small book and something I didn't realize until after I flipped through is, is that it contains two stories.

I'd love to what you think of the WordGirl comic books if you've read any of them.

Book: WordGirl: The Incredible Shrinking Allowance (WordGirl book #2) by Chris Karwowski with illustrations and color by Steve Young and letters by Steve Wands

Fondue, Fondon't by Anita Serwacki with illustrations by Andy Price, color by Dustin Evans and letters by Steve Wands


Description:

When Tobey's allowance runs dry, the young inventor has only one terrifying option to finance his horde of destructive robots - get a job! Will WordGirl have what it takes to pummel these cybernetic perils once they have a payroll? Find out in this all new vocabulary-filled volume!

Book Watch: WordGirl Comic Books

Did you know there are WordGirl comic books? Despite being a big fan of the cartoon series, I had no idea there were any comic books until I saw them yesterday while I was searching for some other book. There are four comics that were published back in 2011 by Boom! Studios and at that time I wasn't reading any books by the publisher (but I am now) which is probably why I didn't know anything about these books.

I love watching the WordGirl animated series, how can you not like a superhero who loves to read? Becky Botsford and her trusty sidekick and friend Bob the monkey protect the city as WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face. She uses her intellect which includes her vast vocabulary coupled with creativity and her superpowers to stop all these crazy zany villains causing trouble.

I plan on buying and reading all four books but for now I only bought WordGirl: The Incredible Shrinking Allowance and I will post it when I get it.

Book: WordGirl: Coalition of Malice (WordGirl book #1) by Chris Karowowski with illustrations by Steve Young

Description:

A titanic team-up spells trouble when WordGirl’s arch-villains The Butcher, Mr. Big, Dr. Two-Brains, Granny May and Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy join forces…as the fearsome Coalition of Malice!

Book: WordGirl: The Incredible Shrinking Allowance (WordGirl book #2) by Chris Karwowski with illustrations by Steve Young

Description:

When Tobey's allowance runs dry, the young inventor has only one terrifying option to finance his horde of destructive robots - get a job! Will WordGirl have what it takes to pummel these cybernetic perils once they have a payroll? Find out in this all new vocabulary-filled volume!

Book: WordGirl: Word Up (WordGirl book #3) by Anita Serwacki with illustrations by Steve Young

Description:

The City's favorite daughter fights the good fight against bad vocabulary in another round of thrilling adventures! What will WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face do against a wave of mobilized vittles? The Butcher creates motorized mayhem in 'The Ham Van Makes the Man, ' and it would take a dastardly duo like Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy and Dr. Two-Brains to make the world's most evil grilled cheese sandwich. What will our heroes do?

Book: WordGirl: Fashion Disaster (WordGirl book #4) by Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson with illustrations by Steve Young

Description:

Duty calls for WordGirl, especially when her alter ego, Becky Botsford, sees her best friend in trouble! When Violet gets wrapped up in the evil machinations of Mr. Big and Lady Redundant Woman…can WordGirl save The City and her best friend from a FASHION DISASTER? And The Whammer just wants a home to call his own, but what happens when he decides to play house in The City’s brand-new playground? Find out in the Wham-tastic FORT WHAM-GROUND!

Art of the Day: WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face

Artwork: WordGirl and Huggy by superstarwordgirl

Art of the Day: Becky Botsford (Word Girl)

Artwork: Turning into WordGirl by EndlessSecrets

Favorite Fictional Bookworm: Becky Botsford (WordGirl)

It's been a while since I've posted a Favorite Fictional Bookworm. And there is no way I couldn't include WordGirl to the list. Here's why she's one of my FFB:

Becky Botsford a.k.a. WordGirl, not only fights crime but also has a love of reading and is known for defining any and all words and she loves to read the Princess Triana book series. She is one of my favorite bookworms because she's so enthusiastic about reading, for instance on the WordGirl episode "The Stew, The Proud", Becky had checked out 37 books from the library and had to hurry to return them before they were late. However, she had a few obstacles that delayed her, such as her dad wanted to meet a famous TV chef as well as having to deal with the villain The Butcher all before she could finally go to the library.

Just think about that, she checked out 37 books from the library at one time. No wonder she's one of the librarian's favorite readers at her local library. She's truly an avid reader.