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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
The illustrations remind me a little of [a:Jack Prelutsky|20775|Jack Prelutsky|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1201022851p2/20775.jpg]. It's a cute story about a boy named Owen who helps his dad, who seems to be a park caretaker? The dad appears to have a disability but it's not discussed, which I feel like is one of those representation things that is usually lauded.
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
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Strong character development:
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Loveable characters:
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Diverse cast of characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
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Cute what's-about-to-happen book that promises guessing until the answer is revealed.
A little mysterious for children, but also about confidence?
If you have a child obsessed with sprinklers/sprinkler systems this is the picture book for you!
Owen helps his Dad at the park. They are in charge of clearing the park before they turn on the sprinkler system. It's a good park book. It would pair well with [b:Water in the Park: A Book About Water and the Times of the Day|14823564|Water in the Park A Book About Water and the Times of the Day|Emily Jenkins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347585261l/14823564._SX50_.jpg|20477101].
2022 storytime theme: Storytime at the Park - Park Stories
Reviewed from a library copy.
2022 storytime theme: Storytime at the Park - Park Stories
Reviewed from a library copy.
hello! run the sprinklers at night or in the wee hours of morning!
A young boy helps his father tend the gardens of a public park. In this book he has the special responsibility of informing park patrons about an important activity. Then he gets to start it himself.
There is a lot we don't know here. His father is using crutches for an undefined reason. We have no idea if this is a permanent or temporary situation. We don't know the age of the boy or how or why he is helping out. From the illustrations it looks like he mostly enjoys what he is doing.
Detractors of this book claim it's about child slavery. Maybe they are much younger me, but I grew up with lots of responsibility and had my first part time job in my tween years. I wonder if they have never been around young children desperate to take on responsibility and help out. I live with, "Can I Do it? Let me help! I can do it by myself!" It's important to remember that for people of all ages, a large part of belonging is about being able to contribute in meaningful ways. That's what I see going on here.
There is a lot we don't know here. His father is using crutches for an undefined reason. We have no idea if this is a permanent or temporary situation. We don't know the age of the boy or how or why he is helping out. From the illustrations it looks like he mostly enjoys what he is doing.
Detractors of this book claim it's about child slavery. Maybe they are much younger me, but I grew up with lots of responsibility and had my first part time job in my tween years. I wonder if they have never been around young children desperate to take on responsibility and help out. I live with, "Can I Do it? Let me help! I can do it by myself!" It's important to remember that for people of all ages, a large part of belonging is about being able to contribute in meaningful ways. That's what I see going on here.