Sidewalk Chalk

Lea Marie Ravotti

Book cover for Sidewalk Chalk
Book cover for Sidewalk Chalk

Sidewalk Chalk

Sidewalk Chalk

Lea Marie Ravotti

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Description

PLINK. PLUNK. CLATTER. CLUNK!

Imaginations soar when a group of neighborhood children scritch, scribble and scrawl in a rainbow of colors, crafting lovely works of art. But one little girl watches from afar, unsure how to contribute her own colorful creations. After gathering her courage, she misses the chance to grab the last piece, until a familiar face shows her how to draw with nature's chalk - a soft piece of rock. But then raindrops begin to fall and time is cut short, causing the lovely colors to fade into memories. In the morning, a new day begins, and the girl leads the way in welcoming a new friend to this creative community.

SIDEWALK CHALK combines spare text with gorgeous illustrations in a story that is bound to delight readers of all ages. Using soft, but vibrant colors, the illustrations complement themes of inclusion, friendship, and determination. It's a perfect fit for elementary art teachers, librarians, community centers, and snuggle times at home.

About the Author

Lea Marie Ravotti was born in the Czech Republic and graduated with a Master's degree in Art Education and Art History. Picture books are her passion. Because she believes that picture books ought to be art galleries for children, she collects them and gives them as gifts to everyone around her.Lea illustrated MESSY MONKEYS, published by POW! Kids Books in February 2024, and SIGNS AND MYSTERIES, published by Our Sunday Visitor. SIDEWALK CHALK will be her third illustrated picture book. Learn more about her on Instagram @leamarieravotti.Jen Fier Jasinski spent much of her childhood reading books and imagining new worlds. Unwilling to let go of Story Time, she grew up to become a teacher, mother, and author. Now Jen writes stories with elements of humor, heart, and above all, play. She is the author of My Piano (2023), Sidewalk Chalk (2025), My Violin (2026) and Because of You, I'm a Sister (2026). When she's not writing, Jen can be found with her spouse and kids, running, or playing outside. Her favorite days are when she gets to do all three. Her extra-favorite days include cake. Learn more about Jen at https: //www.jenfierjasinski.com.

Critical Reviews

"A winsome, colorful picture book with sparse text that mostly describes sounds and actions, this will be embraced by those just learning to read." -Kerri Williams, School Library Journal

Publishing Information

Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing
Pub date: 2025-09-23
Length: 32 pages

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