The chalks are drawing flowers on the chalkboard, but someone keeps stealing their artwork. Sergeant Blue is on the case and determined to solve the mystery. Who could the thief be?--

Meet the Markers! They love to color. But Purple Marker colors everywhere--even outside the lines. When the other markers call his creativity a mistake, it's up to Pencil and Eraser to help Purple discover how making mistakes and making art go hand-in-hand. This hilarious and clever picture book allows Pencil and Eraser to show Purple Marker--and the rest of us--how to turn our messes into successes and do what makes us happy.

Ramon loses confidence in his ability to draw, but his sister gives him a new perspective on things.

Dog loves drawing so much that he draws his very own adventure.

"As an artist creatively incorporates her slipups into a drawing, readers see the ways in which 'mistakes' can provide inspiration and opportunity, and reveal that both the art and artist are works-in-progress"--

Paws McDraw is the fastest doodler in the West, but he faces a challenge from the rascally raccoon gang.

As Bear walks in the forest, with pencil in hand, he meets several grumpy forest dwellers and knows just what to do for them.

Elementary school student Charlie Muttnik loves to draw so much that it interferes with his schoolwork, until his teacher comes up with a creative solution.

Arlo likes octopuses but when he tries to draw one his picture does not turn out well at all--or does it?

Lily loves to draw, but when she draws Bear they quickly become friends, first doing all of the things that Lily enjoys, and then doing Bear's favorite things.