Ripley's Missing Locket - by Connie Herrick (Paperback)

About the Book

Ripley is a tiny, feisty, calico kitty and she's lost her shiny new locket! Join Ripley, her family and Bamboo Forest friends as they all search for her missing locket. Welcome to Ripley's Missing Locket!

Book Synopsis

Ripley is a tiny, feisty, funny, calico kitty and she's lost her shiny new locket!

Join her unique family and friends - two search and rescue dogs, an upside-down goldfish, twin raccoons, a red-tailed squirrel, 3 baby possums, hummingbirds, butterflies and bees - as they all search her house, backyard and the Oakland Rose Garden for her missing locket.

A wonderful book for elementary school readers, filled with vibrant watercolor illustrations and engaging, funny animal adventures. Welcome to Ripley's Missing Locket, book 2 in the Ripley and Friendz collection!

Review Quotes

"The text uses simple vocabulary, sound play, and gentle humor to keep even young readers engaged in the story. At the same time, beautiful watercolor illustrations bring Ripley's animal friends and natural environment to life in delightful detail." - Children's Book Review

"Once in a while, a book comes along that adults will love as much as children do. This is that book. I fell in love with Ripley, a tiny calico kitty who is always up to some kind of funny adventure. Plus, the illustrations are amazingly vibrant and delightful." - Kirkus Reviews

"Mark Herrick's watercolor illustrations are as vibrant and expressive as the cast of characters but tastefully never outshine them, working with the dialogue-driven text to create an immersive experience. Cat and critter lovers will savor the art and the message of friendship." - BookLife by Publishers Weekly

"Mark Herrick's watercolor illustrations are as vibrant and expressive as the cast of characters but tastefully never outshine them, working with the dialogue-driven text to create an immersive experience. Cat and critter lovers will savor the art and the message of friendship." -BookLife by Publishers Weekly

"Losing something precious can be a devastating experience. Through endearing pet characters, Ripley's Missing Locket helps readers mentally explore this familiar scenario, validating their feelings of distress and modeling positive thinking and problem-solving skills they can use to find a solution." -Children's Book Review

"A gentle message about the value of friendship delivered with considerable, animal-centric charm." -Kirkus Reviews