The Sidewalk Rescue

Author: Hazel Hutchins
Illustrator:  Ruth Ohi
Language: English
Annick Press, 2004
Grade Preschool - 2

    * “The Year’s Best” List, Resource Links
    * “Our Choice” List, Canadian Children’s Book Centre
    * Blue Spruce Award finalist, Ontario Library Assoc.
    * Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award finalist
    * Willow Award finalist, Saskatchewan Library Assoc.



It’s imagination to the rescue when Josie tumbles inside her own sidewalk chalk drawing.

When Morgan’s little sister jumps inside her sidewalk drawing to pick the beautiful flowers, Morgan races to get help. It’s a good thing, too, because Josie has a great many adventures awaiting her. And when she is chased by a nasty lion, the whole neighborhood rushes to the rescue. Armed with a box of chalk, they draw all kinds of pictures to help save Josie. When Morgan comes through with the final, ingenious rescue, Josie presents her with the very bouquet she was after in the first place.

With suspense, charm, and clever details for observant readers, Hazel Hutchins and Ruth Ohi chalk up another winner in their 16th book together.



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“... filled with suspense and clever detail for observant readers. The text is animated and enlarges as Josie’s situation becomes more and more dangerous. The latest contribution from Hutchins and Ohi is an exciting read and an excellent choice for the story-time crowd!


Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books:

“Youngsters who’ve already discovered the joys of sidewalk artistry will appreciate this exploration of their pastime's possibilities; those unfamiliar with the medium may be inspired to break out the chalk ...”


Hi-Rise:

“Hutchins’s bright, fun, adventurous story will be enjoyed again and again, and Ruth Ohi’s illustrations have many delightful details. Highly recommended.”