He went back to the junk
drawer to see if Sticky Notes
would help. Pencil sketched
his idea.
"He'll get a real charge
out of that," said Battery.
"I'd be de-light-ed to help,"
said Flashlight."
Pencil and Jackson are best of friends.Their days are filled with time spent together: creating, creating, creating. With the arrival of Tablet, Jackson is beguiled. You will know that feeling if you have one, and do might your kids. Jackson soon realizes that Pencil cannot do nearly as much as Tablet can: make movies, draw in color, message Grandma. Bummer!
When Jackson drops Pencil on the floor, he does not even realize he has done so. To add insult to injury, Pencil is picked up and chewed by the dog. And dumped in the junk drawer! Will this be a forever home for Pencil? If so, what is the 'point'?
There is a hint of hope each time the drawer is opened, and Pencil takes full advantage. Then, it happens! Jasmine decides Pencil might be just the thing she needs. Stuck behind Jasmine's ear, Pencil is assured of new life. Pencil remains hopeful that Tablet might agree to being friends. Not going to happen, it seems.
When Tablet breaks after a fall to the floor, Jackson is perplexed. What WILL he do without his tablet.
"NO MORE VIDEOS?
NO MORE GAMES?
NO MORE MOVIES?
A tear rolled down Jackson's cheek.
Pencil was stumped."
Try as Pencil might, there is no cajoling Jackson into renewing their friendship. Not one to give up, Pencil gives it one last try. Eureka!
It takes a community to find a solution. The conversational puns that follow will have readers giggling and trying their hand at creating some of their own ... perfect!
The colorful, expressive digital art is humorous in all the right places.
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