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The Case of the Missing Donut

The sheriff and his deputy have a special assignment to safely deliver a dozen donuts home.  The sheriff, a young boy, and his deputy, his dog, decide to check the package for quality.  Oh my!  One plump, powdery donut appeared a little smushed.  The only logical thing to do was to try to even it up.  Oh no!  Now it was missing!  Hoping no one would notice, the sheriff and his deputy hurried home.  Many citizens smiled and asked how he like the donut.  How did they know?!  Arriving home, his parents casually asked about the delivery minus one donut.  Confessing, the sheriff asked how they knew he had eaten one.  Readers will know the answer!  The sheriff has powdery sugar all around his mouth.  Case solved.  Digitally colored artwork is humorous and expressive.  Text is fun as it keeps the young boy in sheriff-mode while the illustrations tell the secret.  Could also be used to start discussions about honesty and responsibility.  Fun and recommended.