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The Case of the Missing Chalk Drawings - Hardcover

Byrne, Richard

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9781250189592: The Case of the Missing Chalk Drawings

Synopsis

The chalks are drawing flowers on the chalkboard, but someone keeps stealing their artwork! Who could the thief be? Fortunately, Sergeant Blue is on the case and determined to solve the crime. It's a fun and funny read-aloud mystery with a colorful cast of characters, from This book just ate my dog! author-illustrator Richard Byrne.

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About the Author

Richard Byrne is the author and illustrator of This book just ate my dog!, We're in the wrong book!, and This book is out of control! He grew up in Brighton, England, and worked in graphic design before discovering his true passion in children's books.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 1-Googly-eyed chalk sticks of various hues and heights are wondering who keeps stealing the flower artwork they create. Sergeant Blue investigates and produces a suspect lineup of pencil, glue, scissors, ruler, paintbrush, and eraser. The dusty robber flees the scene, creating twirls of mixed colors as all the other chalk pieces give chase. Eraser escapes, so Sergeant Blue creates a sting, having the chalk crew create an enormous rainbow, irresistible to the culprit who confesses that he erases only because he wants them to "draw more stuff." Byrne (This Book Ate My Dog and This Book Is Out of Control), proves that his humor and flawless pacing aren't limited to stories about books. Black-backed illustrations make the multitude of colors pop. VERDICT In addition to being pure fun, the story demonstrates the importance of understanding motives before judging actions. An excellent choice for storytimes and classroom read-alouds.-Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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