  | Clovis suspects a sneak (Clovis) Author: Aronson, Katelyn | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
Clovis the bull learns to trust in friends and act generously as he solves the mystery of his china shop's missing items.
| Illustrator: | Williams, Benji |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/15/24)
School Library Journal (09/13/24)
Booklist (11/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 09/13/2024 PreS-Gr 1—In this second outing for Clovis, a tender-hearted but hot-tempered bull in a china shop, he notices items missing from the shelves and begins to suspect customers and friends. Clovis allows his suspicions to get the best of him, eyeing and accusing others until his shop has no more customers. When he finally catches the culprit, Clovis's memory of sweet Granny Grace reminds him that judging someone without the facts hurts everyone, leading him to apologize to those he suspected. Williams renders Clovis with a heavy brow, flaring nostrils, massive shoulders, and a comically tiny waist. Animal characters' faces are hilariously expressive. With a warm and cozy tea shop, a handed-down-from-Granny caramel recipe, and mystery to solve, this is a sweet winter story to share. VERDICT Fall in love with Clovis all over again as he learns—and teaches readers—about the benefit of the doubt and to make amends when they've done wrong.—Rachel Owens - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 11/01/2024 In his second story, former-bully Clovis the bull has a mystery on his hands (or hooves). Items in his charming china shop are going missing, and he hasn’t a clue as to who is taking them. Though the shop is beautifully decorated for Christmas and the fragrances of cinnamon candles, fresh greenery, and his grandmother’s caramel candy make it appealing to the senses, Clovis’ friends and customers are all avoiding him and his shop as they’re concerned Clovis is reverting to his bullying ways. As more things disappear, the big bovine becomes suspicious of everyone, questioning Mrs. Magpie, members of his football team, and even his own cat. Lonely after frightening off his customers, he decides to set a trap to catch the culprit, and the results are a total surprise. The digital illustrations are filled with details and rich colors, using changes in typeface, some onomatopoeia, and the visual appeal of the pictures to add to Clovis’ cozy winter tale. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
