Chalk by Thomson, Bill

A rainy day. Three kids in a park. A dinosaur spring rider. A bag of chalk. The kids begin to draw...and then...magic! The children draw the sun, butterflies, and a dinosaur that amazingly come to life. Children will never feel the same about the playground after they experience this astounding wordless picture book and the power of the imagination. Bill Thomson embraced traditional painting techniques and meticulously painted each illustration by hand, using acrylic paint and colored pencils.

Author: Bill Thomson
Publisher: Two Lions
Published: 01/05/2012
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 12.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780761455264
Audience: Ages 4-8
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Runner-Up
Award: Connecticut Book Awards - Winner
Award: Buckeye Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Winner
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Third Place

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/25/2010 pg. 117
School Library Journal 04/01/2010 pg. 141
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 pg. 316 - Recommended, Satisfactory