Dorothy and Toto The Disappearing Picnic

by Debbi Michiko Florence, Monika Roe (Illustrator)

Overview

Dorothy and Toto have found the perfect picnic spot. But each time Dorothy removes food from the picnic basket, it disappears! Time for sleuthing chapter book readers to investigate: Is Toto a sneaky little dog with a big appetite? Or is some Land-of-Oz magic at play? Includes curriculum-supportive back matter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781479587087
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	10/01/2016
Series:	Dorothy and Toto
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	1,046,396
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	490L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Debbi Michiko Florence writes books for kids and teens in The Word Nest, her writing studio that overlooks a pond. Her work includes two nonfiction books for kids and the Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series. Debbi is a California native who currently lives in Connecticut with her husband, her little dog, and two ducks. She loves to travel around the world with her husband and daughter. Before she became an author, Debbi volunteered as a raptor rehabilitor and worked as an educator at a zoo.

Monika was born with a passion for art. She grew up in a small town on California’s central coast and couldn’t wait to get to the big city where she earned a degree in graphic design and entered the world of advertising. She worked as an award-winning art director and creative director in Los Angeles and Indianapolis before becoming a full-time illustrator. Monika’s studio is now located in the redwood forest of the Santa Cruz mountains. That’s where she creates illustrations for all sorts of people throughout the world while her pug snores loudly in the background.

Table of Contents

The best basket — The perfect spot — Toto's troubles — Food to share.

Interviews

classic Wizard of Oz characters with enduring appeal; safe, gentle stories for young readers; glossary, discussion questions, and a nonfiction blurb about the original "The Wizard of Oz" supports Common Core standards; subtly teaches character ed lessons in friendship, loyalty, and cooperation