Dot & Jabber and the Mystery of the Missing Stream (Dot and Jabber)

From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 2-When the streambed dries up after a storm, the adorable detective mice set out to find the cause. Collecting clues of sticks and leaves, the young heroes ultimately discover what they suspected-a dam built up from the fallen debris. Parading as a simple picture book, this story unobtrusively demonstrates logic, deduction, and problem-solving skills, and teaches a little science along the way. Well-composed cut-paper collages in natural hues illustrate this mystery; the last page enlightens readers about storms and dams. Walsh successfully combines science and good storytelling to create a clever tale that will serve as a good discussion starter. Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product Description The dynamic mouse detective duo are fast on the case when the water mysteriously disappears from a stream after a huge storm, leading them on a rollicking adventure were they encounter a puddle full of minnows, a snake, and a ton of clues. Jr Lib Guild. 15,000 first printing. From Publishers Weekly When, after a rainstorm, the stream is empty, the eponymous mouse detectives forage for clues in Dot & Jabber and the Mystery of the Missing Stream by Ellen Stoll Walsh, the follow-up to Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery. Mixed-media collage brings the mice to life; an endnote explains storms and dams. Ages 3-7. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review "Dot and Jabber are the perfect mice to lead young readers in exploring the great outdoors."--Kirkus Reviews About the Author ELLEN STOLL WALSH is the author-illustrator of many popular books for children, including the enormously popular Mouse Paint and Mouse Count. She lives in upstate New York. ELLEN STOLL WALSH is the author-illustrator of many popular books for children, including the enormously popularMouse Paint and Mouse Count. She lives in upstate New York.
ASIN: 0152165126
VSKU: RDV.0152165126.A
Condition: Acceptable