An exciting, humorous, and rhyming detective chase set at Christmas, perfect for children ages 3-7.
When a mysterious someone steals the town Christmas tree, Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are on the case! Will the two sleuths be able to track down the thief in time for the big day?It's Christmas, and Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are decorating their neighboorhood when a very merry someone grabs their Christmas tree and quickly takes off. STOP THAT . . . SANTA!
And so begins a chase to catch the thief. Wherever they look, Santa is one step ahead of the hapless Detective, until--
WHOOSH--Santa escapes at the last moment in a daring reindeer rescue.
But when Cluehound returns to the town square, there's a surprise waiting....
Readers of Tiger Tales’
Stop That! series join Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel on a rhyming, engaging chase to catch a thief whose identity, while hinted at through the clever artwork, is known to the reader but not the detective!
On sale: September 2, 2025
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 32 Pages
ISBN: 9781664300705
Alastair Heim is the author of more than 20 children’s picture books, including several new Dr. Seuss titles. Laughter is his favorite sound, purple is his favorite color, and “other people cooking for him” is his favorite food. He lives in Kansas City with his amazing wife and three children.
Migy Blanco is a highly acclaimed British illustrator and artist whose dynamic and original designs have garnered worldwide recognition since 2001. Migy's exceptional talent has been featured by leading names in the industry including Prospero Hall (Funko), for whom he illustrated renowned games like Jurassic Park Legacy and Pan Am. In 2016, Migy was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in the picture book category. Migy's distinctive style is characterized by a playful and simplified aesthetic that never fails to engage and delight audiences. In his artistic process, Migy employs a combination of paint, ink, Photoshop, and Procreate.
PreS-Gr 1–While Detective Cluehound and friends are decorating the town for the holiday, Santa Claus steals their Christmas tree! Will they retrieve it? The answers lie within the brightly illustrated pages. The story unfolds through vibrant illustrations, each page bursting with color and personality as Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel chase down the tree bandit. Readers follow along on the fun chase, depicted in rhyming verse. Readers will enjoy this rhythmic holiday story. Illustrations are bright and lend well to the text. VERDICT A mild whodunnit to add it to picture book collections.--
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