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Sidewalk chalk book trailer 

Messy Monkeys book trailer 

Book reviews

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A winsome, colorful picture book with sparse text that mostly describes sounds and actions, this will be embraced by those just learning to read. The illustrations show a lot of chalk art against feathery backdrops, and there is something new to notice with each rereading: a shadow here, s splash of color in the rain there.
 

Thought-provoking, colorful, and awash with playful sounds.
A timid child slowly joins in the fun as a group of kids begin drawing on the sidewalk.
The narrative is told mostly in kid-friendly, onomatopoeic language, with only a few words on each page; readers must look closely at the art to see the real story emerge ....  the themes of collaborative drawing, inclusivity, and the impermanence of art are all possibilities for readers to explore more deeply. The neighborhood kids are diverse.

A 2026-2027 PA Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee (Preschool list)
A 2026 CLEL Bell Award Shortlist Nominee

School Library Journal 

Kirkus 

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Bella and bird explore sadness 
 

Bella and bird explore happiness 
coming in fall 2026 

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