Someone is snatching snacks on Signal Hill? Can Mr. Beagle suss out who? When he takes a hike up Signal Hill, Mr. Beagle stumbles upon a new mystery. People's picnic baskets are being plundered. Who could the culprit be? Someone is snatching snacks on Signal Hill! Can Mr. Beagle suss out who? While taking a hike up Signal Hill, Mr. Beagle soon realizes that people's picnics are being plundered! Who could the culprit be? With his nose for clues and a handy pair of binoculars, he solves the puzzle, and finds a way to encourage community and collaboration. Lori Doody's quirky canine detective is back with another fun and charming picture-book mystery-the third in her on-going Mr. Beagle series. Key Selling Points
• A simple and playful picture-book mystery.
• Bright colorful illustrations include lots of clues for young readers to find and help Mr. Beagle solve the puzzle.
• Story includes a resolution that emphasizes sharing, building community, and supporting local endeavors.
• Author's previous books have been shortlisted for provincial awards and included in CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens; one was included in the OLA's Top Ten Best Bets list.
• Author has written and illustrated eight highly regarded picture books, including The Puffin Problem and Paint the Town Pink; this is the third in her Mr. Beagle series, which also includes Mr. Beagle Goes to Rabbittown and Mr. Beagle and the Georgestown Mystery. Mr. Beagle has a nose for mystery, and in this delightful series of picture books by Lori Doody, he inevitably solves a teasing puzzle while he being reminded about the importance of community. Doody's charming folk art illustrations offer lots of clues for young readers to follow. Understated humour, precise and fine-lined artwork and a caring, close-knit community make Mr. Beagle's story a cozy and whimsical delight. [Mr. Beagle Climbs Signal Hill's] lively illustrations are a cheerful accompaniment with their sprightly palette and snappy patterns overlaying familiar scenes (I walk this route almost every day and the background is both spot-on familiar and exuberantly heightened). [...] And again, the puzzle is resolved in a sport of sharing and community. A simple story set in a Richard Scary-esque St. John's. This would be a delightful book to read with a child who likes finding clues in the pictures of a book. The illustrations are distinct and instantly recognizable, and the puns throughout both the imagery and the story are entertaining for all ages. [...] This story is a great example to children of making mistakes, owning up to them, apologizing and making it right, and in turn the positive outcome that can have.
