Kid Sheriff and the Terrible Toads

Written by Bob Shea · Illustrated by Lane Smith

A young sheriff uses dinosaur smarts to outwit outlaw toads.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,384 ratings

32 pages· 664 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

In Drywater Gulch, chaos reigns as the Toad brothers run wild. Enter Sheriff Ryan, a seven-year-old with a knack for dinosaurs. Can his prehistoric knowledge outsmart these bandits and restore peace? With a tortoise as his trusty steed, Ryan's unconventional methods might just save the day. Will the town embrace this pint-sized hero, or will the Toads prove too slippery to catch? Dive into a wild adventure where the past meets the Wild West in unexpected ways.

From the publisher

The Toad brothers are wreaking havoc in Drywater Gulch when a boy with no experience but immense knowledge of dinosaurs rides into town on his tortoise and declares himself the new sheriff.

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2015)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 664
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD530L

Themes & topics

Books about dinosaurs Books about frogs and toads Books about thieves, robbers, and outlaws Books about cowboys and cowgirls Books about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures

What readers & critics say

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4.5

“The stark, stylized illustrations in this book fit perfectly with the old western theme of this classic cowboy tale... with a twist of dinosaurs. While the story is a little far-fetched (the thieves surrendering themselves because they want the credit for their bad deeds!) it's silly and fun and a fantastic premise for a children's book.”

Marmee

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