Chalk Boy
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$1580
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

Chalk Boy

Written by Margaret Wild · Illustrated by Mandy Ord

A pavement artist's drawing springs to life, exploring existence.

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32 pages· ~510L
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Bookroo's summary

Barnaby, a pavement artist, creates a drawing that unexpectedly comes to life. This new being, with a mind, senses, and a heart, embarks on a journey of discovery. As it navigates the world, questions arise about identity and purpose. What does it mean to truly live? This poetic tale, enriched by dynamic illustrations, invites readers to ponder the essence of life and creativity.

From the publisher

Barnaby is a pavement artist. This morning he started drawing me. I have a head that can think, eyes that can see, ears that can hear and legs that can run. Best of all, I have a heart that can feel. Thank you, Barnaby. Award-winning writer Margaret Wild compresses epic themes into a poetic, poignant story, vividly brought to life by Mandy Ord’s distinctive, dynamic art.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~510L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
June 27, 2018
Publisher
A U Children
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781760630683

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