# The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk – Illustrated Children’s Book

Illustrated Children: The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk is a picture book about a child who uses drawings to connect with a feared troll, with the story developing into a friendship between the two. The listing gives a reading age of 3–7 years and a length of 40 pages.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 5.74 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 28%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T16:58:09.458Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 11

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## At a glance

- A story of a boy and a troll who gradually get to know each other through shared drawings.
- The listing describes themes of patience, kindness and art, with illustrations by David Litchfield.
- A 40-page English-language book listed for ages 3–7.

## Pros

- The story uses drawing as a simple, visual way to develop its themes of connection and kindness.
- The stated 40-page length and picture-book format suit a shared reading session with young children.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Templar Books
- Publication date: 19 Jun. 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 40 pages
- Reading age: 3 - 7 years
- ISBN-10: 180078306X
- ISBN-13: 978-1800783065
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 24.8 x 0.4 x 28.7 cm
- Weight listed: 250 g

## Before you buy

- The plot includes a character initially presented as fierce and frightening, so consider whether that tone suits the child. The listing frames the story as a gentle move towards friendship.

## A good fit for

- Families looking for an illustrated read-aloud about kindness and friendship.
- Young children drawn to stories that feature art and visual storytelling.

## Customer feedback

The aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but the distribution also includes some two-star ratings. This small rating sample offers limited guidance on how individual families will respond to the story’s themes or tone.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk about?
A boy leaves a partly completed chalk drawing near a troll’s cave. The two gradually finish each other’s pictures and come to recognise their similarities.
### What age is this book listed for?
The listing gives a reading age of 3–7 years.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 40 pages.

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## Images

![The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk – Illustrated Children’s Book — 1](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/mqdZ92YgQQxP7ee7LDh_9wN1k3SvQnkPllg6kOfa824hLL9v4N0sf-t9EY7CmrYrYvjSK3VoSObcu3weKa34VDW-kdkUb1iLFLugbyCwQQlJxNbpiVyi.jpg)

![The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk – Illustrated Children’s Book — 2](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/mDWam5P7BlsSR8OhGDpB5Fs7c3O6KxlIiNpO7LU1YelpxqRogVLVuCt5dIvVg_kENF-XG7iPzpf5K7OHGrmSehwm1YXUshI8lf2aNhfmH0iQLMPg1Gs3.jpg)

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![The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk – Illustrated Children’s Book — 4](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/bslyA4-A-byKm5kerJmPuTTt-EYabA5FX8UxWKk1RrrGWlvg-eiRGQe-mVGsVilS1qUCMI8UBkpJQs2ZHcqg5LL8fG8QuHBkDEgWy0e8AH7l95oNTzLh.jpg)

![The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk – Illustrated Children’s Book — 5](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/-h5IWnj5rRP48_4g4TF-923TAgdbEzVeG07GYOwvPn70VmN_lcH62TdM5TLhC8LHK2mF1k5okUBjNvC3IoAdIdj7TIQMFHgCCAZlncM778u-3sxk3nRj.jpg)