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Jack and the Magic Chalk

Jack and the Magic Chalk is a story of what Jack gets up to while he’s under separation. Helping children to better understand and cope with lockdown.

Sample Text from Jack and the Magic Chalk

Jack lives with his Granny, Mommy and big sister Julie in a little house in a little village with
a little red gate.

Mommy said Jack can’t go to school anymore.
Mommy said Jack can’t play with his friends in the park anymore. Mommy said Jack can’t kick his
ball inside.
Mommy said “be quiet Jack, I can’t play now I’m trying to work!” Granny said “I can’t play now Jack, I’m cooking and cleaning. “
Julie said “I can’t play now Jack, I’ve got to go shopping. ”
Why will nobody play with Jack?

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This book is also available as a colouring book, here: https://freekidsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Jack-and-the-magic-chalk-colouring-book.pdf

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  • I just love this book! It´s perfect for my country, which is still facing lots of problems, due to Covid-19. The story is creative and it shows a message of love and pacience.

     

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