Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Silly School Mystery
Follow crowd-favorite Chico Bon Bon as he goes on silly adventures and uses his extensive tool collection to fix any problem he finds.
Chico Bon Bon and his friend Clark are having the most unusual day at school. Half the library books are missing, the taco shells for Taco Day are nowhere to be found, and someone, or something, has chewed up the classroom map. It's up to Chico Bon Bon to crack the case—with his trusty tool belt, of course!
Creators
Chris Monroe is an award-winning author, illustrator and cartoonist. Her picture books include the Monkey with a Tool Belt series, which inspired the Netflix series Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt. She lives in Duluth, MN.
Reviews
This book is a good addition to the series. The story line is very entertaining and amusing. The paint and ink drawings are creative and include a great amount of intricate detail. Meticulous features range from the items on Chico’s belt to the titles of the children’s books. While some readers might find the illustrations too busy, many will agree the pictures are interesting and humorous. Alas, after the school mystery has been solved, Chico finds his tool belt helpful when cleaning up Clark’s mess. VERDICT Young mystery buffs, fans of Monkey with a Tool Belt, and those who are new to the series, will enjoy this addition.
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