The Case of the Disappearing Castle: A Gumboot Kids Nature Mystery

By Tara Hungerford and Eric Hogan

A celebration of nature, curiosity, discovery and mindfulness! Daisy has built a sandcastle on the beach. After she and Scout go for a walk along the shore, when they get back, she notices her sandcastle has disappeared. Where could it have gone? Join Scout and Daisy as they find clues to solve the Case of the Disappearing Castle . About THE GUMBOOT KIDS SERIES CBC Books, Best Books of the Year -- Canadian Picture Books "A most charming and instructive collection of nature mystery books which encourages children to head outside and discover their natural world." -- Children's Book News Adapted from the award-winning TV show Scout and the Gumboot Kids , this outstanding series of nature mystery books celebrates the joy and wonder of mindfully exploring the natural world. Perfect for inquisitive young minds, The Gumboot Kids ' nature mysteries feature beloved characters, Scout and Daisy, working through a series of clues in order to crack the case. In each mystery, Scout and Daisy confirm their findings with a trip to the library where they verify the evidence they've gathered in nature and solve the mystery before having a mindful moment to reflect on their journey. With beautifully rendered and painstakingly detailed art, Scout and Daisy's adventures are a visual feast that will have kids poring over the pages time and time again. Each book concludes with two pages of field notes on the mystery subject as well as a nature craft inspired by the mystery for kids to try at home. Praise for previous titles in the series: "The felted wool mice and their miniature world are adorable and will invite children to savor the tiny details. Charming and informative picture books that will help young children discover nature." -- School Library Journal

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0228104726
• ISBN13: 9780228104728
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.2" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4