How to Catch a Clover Thief
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

How to Catch a Clover Thief

By Elise Parsley

A wild boar's clover patch mysteriously shrinks. Can he outsmart the thief?

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40 pages· 572 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Roy the wild boar cherishes his clover patch, but it's mysteriously vanishing. As he stands guard, his neighbor Jarvis the gopher offers books to pass the time. With each page turned, the clover dwindles. Who's behind the theft? As Roy's knowledge grows, so does his cunning. Will he uncover the sneaky culprit and reclaim his treasure? Discover the clever twist in this tale of wit and mystery.

From the publisher

This hilarious tale about problem-solving and ingenuity from bestselling author-illustrator Elise Parsley celebrates nonfiction books as a way to build skills and smarts! All Roy the wild boar wants is to enjoy his precious patch of delicious clover . . . but every time he turns around, his tasty treasure seems to be shrinking! Who’s stealing his favorite meal from right under his snout? To make the tedious job of standing guard by the clover patch day and night more bearable, Roy’s neighbor Jarvis the gopher helps by lending his never-ending stash of fascinating books that absorb Roy’s attention–as the patch disappears bit by bit. All of that reading makes for a very smart boar, though . . . and in a surprise table-turning twist at the end, Roy might just get the better of that sneaky clover thief!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
572
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~348L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about pigsBooks about stealingBooks about mammals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
512957
Publication
Published
February 9, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316534284

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