After the last case that Detective Gordon and Detective Buffy solved, Detective Gordon has taken a very long vacation, perhaps even retired. In this book, Detective Buffy has been awakened for several nights by something making noises outside the Police Station and she wants to see if Detective Gordon will help her solve the case. He is more than ready to help, he is getting bored in his retirement. When they find out that two of the kindergarten animals are missing, they drop everything to find them. Gordon's gruff nature does not get any answers, but when Buffy questions the children using games and art, they quickly get some clues to solve the case. They realize that they both have strengths and need to work together to solve crime in the forest.

This is a good beginning chapter book for the new readers. With the animals taking on the role of humans, children will be attracted to the story. The illustrations are simple and cute and there are just enough to break up the text for young readers. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley. ( )