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A humorous whodunit illustrated by the Dutch animators behind the Oscar-nominated short A Single Life!

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Wonderfully illustrated by the Dutch animators behind the Oscar nominated short A Single Life, this story of mysterious mischief is a humorous whodunit that addresses the issues of difference and respect for others.

Senseless vandalism has hit the quiet village and the evidence is scattered everywhere: a seesaw cut in half, fishing rods split in two, knocked down lampposts. The townsfolk are all wondering, who did that? The policeman in charge of solving the mystery quickly realizes that the baffling culprit seems to love gnawing ...

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FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL A hairy culprit with a broad, flat tail is terrorizing a small town, gnawing everything he can get his teeth on: a street pole, a seesaw, a recorder, and more. The town is aghast. A brave police officer with magnifying glass in hand doesn´t have to look too far to track down the vandal. Shortly after the animal is apprehended and thrown in the clink, he chews through the bars over his window. It´s only when a little girl simply asks him to stop that the animal ceases his destruction. Kids with a keen eye will spot glimpses of the culprit along the way; a tail here, paw prints there. This first picture book published in English from the Dutch animators-turned-authors/illustrators is a sign of good things to come. The gritty, spray can look of the backgrounds, the scenery, and the characters themselves gives the digital art a softness. This book doesn´t take itself too seriously and it´s the lighthearted playfulness of the child-centered, stylized cartoons that makes it fun to inspect. Laforest´s translation captures all of the subtle humor. For an "Intro to Mystery" storytime, pair with Moose Tracks by Karma Wilson and Jack E. Davis. It could also be used as a primer on respecting others´ property and the importance of listening. VERDICT This title won´t be able to hide for long on library shelves. Its broad appeal will have kids tracking it down in a hurry. (PreS-Gr 2)

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Job, Joris & Marieke,
Job, Joris & Marieke is a Dutch animation studio founded by Job Roggeveen, Joris Oprins and Marieke Blaauw. They work primarily on music videos and animated short films. In 2014 their animated short, A Single Life, was nominated for an Academy Awards for Best Animated Short Film. This is their first children´s book.

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