"Are you absolutely, positively 100%
loving this book?
It really seems like it.
Hmm, why is your eye twitching?
Why are you shaking your head? That
must be what you do when you LOVE
something, right?"
By paying close attention to the 'voice' as this book opens, readers will get the message that it is worth reading! It is missing nothing when it comes to a good story ...
"This book has EVERYTHING you could ever want.
ACTION! DRAMA!
COMEDY!
HEART! WORDS!
PICTURES!"
I hope you are ready for it! The narrator promises that a book that has homework can only be a good thing. It just happens to be due tomorrow ... or sooner, if that is possible. Rest assured, there is nothing about this book a reader is not going to like. Really?
To everyone's surprise, the book is about SPROUTS! Every kind of sprout you can imagine is mentioned. Eat 'em up and get at that homework is the message. There can be no question that anyone reading this story so far is enthralled, surprised, thrilled. What's with the twitchy eyes and shaking head? There is so much more to offer that will surprise and provide a twist or two.
Could anything be better than a visit to the dentist? What a thrill hearing that drill! With clean teeth, it's time to move on to a huge stack of raisin snacks. What's next? You will never guess ...
With all the drama and excitement, the narrator is keen to hear the laughter that is sure to be a result of the reading. It is a fun readaloud that offers room for a loud voice, much drama in the sharing, and a healthy dose of humor. It's fun to share with kids who are a bit older who have had experience with homework, sprouts, raisin snacks, and chores. There are numerous reasons for loving this book and they are shared as the book closes.
Olivier Tallec's acrylic, gouache and pencil images certainly add comedic expression and a good deal of fun.
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