How to Catch a Clover Thief by Parsley, Elise

This hilarious tale about problem-solving and ingenuity from bestselling author-illustrator Elise Parsley celebrates nonfiction books as a way to build skills and smarts
All Roy the wild boar wants is to enjoy his precious patch of delicious clover . . . but every time he turns around, his tasty treasure seems to be shrinking Who's stealing his favorite meal from right under his snout? To make the tedious job of standing guard by the clover patch day and night more bearable, Roy's neighbor Jarvis the gopher helps by lending his never-ending stash of fascinating books that absorb Roy's attention--as the patch disappears bit by bit. All of that reading makes for a very smart boar, though . . . and in a surprise table-turning twist at the end, Roy might just get the better of that sneaky clover thief

Author: Elise Parsley
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/09/2021
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780316534284
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 512957 / How to Catch a Clover Thief


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2020 pg. 51
Publishers Weekly 11/16/2020
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2020
Booklist 01/01/2021 pg. 79
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2021

About the Author
Elise Parsley has written and illustrated the New York Times bestseller If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, DON'T! and three other stories about Magnolia, as well as Neck & Neck. She also illustrated The Magic Word by Mac Barnett. Elise and her family live in South Dakota, and she invites you to visit her website at eliseparsley.com.