Dot & Jabber and the Big Bug Mystery [Hardcover]

Ellen Stoll Walsh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2003 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Dot & Jabber

Bugs are all over Dot and Jabber's meadow. Then--poof!--they're gone! Bugs can't just disappear, can they?
The mouse detectives know a big bug mystery when they see one. Join them as they search for clues to prove that there's more to this vanishing act than meets the eye.
An afterword provides clear and fascinating information about how insects and animals use camouflage.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-The mouse detectives are back in another eco-mystery. When all the bugs in their meadow suddenly disappear, the mice interview a sparrow and a rabbit and observe some butterflies, finally discovering that the bugs have used camouflage to hide from their predators. The story is simple and unremarkable, but Walsh's illustrations add interest. The distinctive cut-paper collages step nicely off the page for a 3-D look, and the earthy greens and browns are gentle and calming. A note on insects and camouflage is included.
Shelley B. Sutherland, Niles Public Library District, IL
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Review

Praise for Dot and Jabber's science mysteries:
"Dot and Jabber are the perfect mice to lead young readers in exploring the great outdoors."--Kirkus Reviews

"A good choice for all collections."--School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books; 1 edition (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152165185
• ISBN-13: 978-0152165185
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,032,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

ELLEN STOLL WALSH is the author and illustrator of many award-winning early concept books for young children, including Mouse Paint, Mouse Count, and the Dot and Jabber trilogy. She lives near Rochester, New York.