Sidewalk Chalk

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A 2026 CLEL Bells Shortlist Nominee (WRITE) A 2026-2027 PA Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award Nominee Plink. Plunk. Clatter. Clunk! A bucket of chalk turns a neighborhood si dewalk into a working canvas when a group of neighborhood kids join together in drawing their own unique masterpieces. When a rainstorm washes away the opportunity for everyone to join in, a shy girl leads the way to craft a warm welcome for all. Combining spare text with gorgeous illustrations, this story demonstrates the importance of art in building community alongside themes of friendship and inclusion. With a sparsely-worded text and heavy use of onomatopoeia, this story will appeal to readers who like to linger on words and soak up the beauty of illustrated picture books. Show more