"And pants have been around long before
Grandpa was born! Pants have been made
in every shape and size you can imagine,
and people wear pants all around the
planet. Even in space!
Now, please get dressed, Pablo. We don't
want to be late for the party.
Any pants I can imagine?"
Pablo is like many young children. He has a mind of his own, and is not afraid to share his thoughts and opinions. He is also curious. Today, he is determined to have his way with his patient, caring father. Before we learn that today is Party Day, we see that the two have matching pants hanging on a line ready for wearing.
Pablo is a bit disconcerted when there is no time to make pancakes for breakfast, only oatmeal. After his bowl is in the kitchen sink, his teeth are brushed, he has toileted and washed his hands, it's time to get dressed. The matching pants await. He puts his foot down ... no pants!
There is further reasoning at every turn. Dad says one thing; Pablo does not agree. Dad explains that pants are a social expectation; that most people they know, including family, wear pants. Perhaps not ALL the time, but most of the time. Pablo is pleased to be part of the not all. The dialogue moves on to how Pablo can imagine wearing said pants. Dad has finally had enough:
"Just. Put. On.
Something!
We need to
leave for the
party now."
A surprise or two are still to happen, but nothing like the hilarious (and perfect) ending! Enjoy the chuckles ... I can't wait to read this out loud in a classroom and with my granddaughters.
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