Chalk the Walk
by Chelsea Tornetto
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Pub Date May 13 2025 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
Faded pavement.
Walls of gray.
Boring city streets?
No way!
Grab a piece of sidewalk chalk and join in the fun! Join a pair of adorable siblings as they explore the incredible power of a piece of chalk to transform the world around them. Joined by people of all ages from their neighborhood along the way, they use their bucket of chalk to make some sidewalk magic. With rhyming text by Chelsea Tornetto and increasingly colorful illustrations by Laurel Aylesworth, Chalk the Walk is a celebration of imagination.
Advance Praise
"Oh the magic of good, old-fashioned fun. As a family of chalk lovers ourselves, this book is a sweet reminder of the endless creative play that can come from just one brightly colored stick."
-Melissa Ferguson, @ourfriendlyfarmhouse creator and bestselling author of How to Plot a Payback
“Chalk the Walk’s lyrical rhyming text and expansive sidewalk chalk-style art will have everyone longing to grab a bucket of chalk and join in the fun!”
-Kelly Bennett, author of Not Norman, A Goldfish Story and The House That Ruth Built
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781641709682 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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Featured Reviews
Aparajita C, Reviewer
I love the way the verses flow. It teleported me into caricatures of my own. The ending was just perfect, climatic at its best. The book beautifully brings the idea of painting (and option of repainting) your pathways. It is an amazing message for the young minds and adults alike. It's time to chalk your author's walk onto every shelf. Really enjoyed and the illustrations were a fun addition.
Shannon K, Reviewer
Cute!! I love how this book fosters creativity in kids, and it also (subtly) teaches kids that some things are temporary, but that is not always a bad thing.
One of the main things that made this book so great was the illustrations and the use of color. The illustrations start out as completely gray, but by the end of the book the entire town is full of color and life. This was such a smart design choice made by the illustrator because it shows readers the power of making magic out of chalk. Additionally, it shows a progression of tone/mood in the book. This is subtle, but still important to mention.
Lastly, the writing was simple but worked perfectly. It worked so well because the illustrations spoke for a lot of the book. It's clear that the author and illustrator found the perfect balance when producing this book; it's not under- or overwhelming.
Bravo!
Jessi M, Reviewer
This was absolutely adorable! Great rhyming, message, illustrations, and vibrant colors. I read this with my 8 year old daughter and she loved it too. It made us both want to go outside and create with chalk!
Chelsie L, Librarian
This book is a good source of inspiration for sparking creativity for sidewalk chalk designs. It encourages imagination and offers fresh ideas for reinventing everyday spaces. Perfect for reading before chalk activities or creative play with younger kids at school.
Lindsay P, Librarian
Perfect!
The illustrations are perfect. The idea of chalk bringing together kids (and adults). The rhymes. It's all perfectly executed. It even addresses making friends, imagination, and dealing with sadness when the chalk drawings wash away in the rain. I will absolutely read this with my 5-year-old, and may buy a copy for his kindergarten teacher for her classroom.
Recommended age: 3-7 years (preschool - 1st grade)
Audience: School library, classroom teacher, parents
This honest review is given in exchange for a free ebook advanced reader copy.
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