"The Stolen Smile" by J. Patrick Lewis is a whimsical tale that follows the journey of a young boy who discovers that the famous Mona Lisa has lost her smile. Determined to restore her cheerful expression, he embarks on an adventure that takes him through a world of imagination and creativity. Along the way, he meets various characters who inspire him and help him understand the importance of joy and laughter. The story not only celebrates art but also emphasizes the power of friendship and the beauty of seeing the world through a child’s eyes. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Creative Editions .

J. PATRICK LEWIS has written more than thirty-five books for children, including Please Bury Me in the Library , illustrated by Kyle M. Stone. He lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. JOEL HARPER (Claremont, CA) growing up in an artistic household, Joel Harper was encouraged by his family to express himself through music and writing. Joel s first book, All the Way to the Ocean (2006) is in its 4th edition and has been adapted into an animated movie. His second book, Sea Change, debuted in 2015. He supports his love of self-expression and discovery by managing his publishing house, Freedom Three Publishing, and working with various local, national, and international environmental organizations and initiatives advocating for marine conservation. When he is not writing and publishing books, he plays and teaches lap slide guitar and Native American Flute. GARY KELLEY was raised in a musical family and exposed to drawing, painting, and art history at an early age by his artist uncle. This stoked a lifelong passion for art and music with a restless eye and an eclectic ear. Over his extensive career as a professional artist, he has illustrated some 30 picture books on subjects from the Blues to Paganini to classic literature. He has also created murals for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Google, and Barnes and Noble. In addition, he has designed dozens of CD covers and portraits for Rolling Stone magazine.