The Chalk Box Kid - Stepping Stone Author:Clyde Robert Bulla, Thomas B. Allen (Illustrator) When nine-year-old Gregory experiences several upsets in his life, he responds by creating a fantastic chalk garden on the charred walls of a burned-out factory behind his house. As his garden grows and flourishes, Gregory finds a voice through his art and, for the first time, is able to find his own place in the world. The Chalk Box Kid is sure... more » to delight a new generation of children and their parents.« less
Mr. Bulla is one of my favorite authors for children's books. Be sure to also read the companion book "The Paint Brush Kid" and his plethora of historical fiction novels.