A charming, tongue-in-cheek picture book about a mole who exchanges his chef's apron for a detective's trench coat and sets out to solve his first case
Oscar is a whiz in the kitchen, but he's always dreamed of being a detective. When a squirrel is reported missing, Oscar hopes this will be his big break. Since he's read so many mysteries and has a nose for details, he knows exactly how to lead an investigation. But the clues pile up and he's nowhere closer to solving the case. Will he be able to track down the missing squirrel?
Readers will delight in page after page of imaginative scenes from Oscar's world--each is packed with hidden clues, making this an interactive game for readers. One spread features Oscar's underground tunnel home and restaurant, another is the corkboard where Oscar pins up his clues, and yet another is a huge tree populated with birdhouses--each with an address.
Perfect to introduce children to the detective genre, tropes, and lingo.
Author: Camilla Pintonato
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 11/16/2021
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 10.60h x 7.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780063051782
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/20/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2021
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2021
Booklist 10/15/2021 pg. 57
School Library Journal 01/01/2022 pg. 63