"He manages to solve his Rubik's
Cube for the very first time!
It's nine o'clock and almost time to sleep.
"Okay." Little Shrew nods, gently puts
down his Rubik's Cube and climbs into
bed."
Three short stories help readers learn all they need to know about Little Shrew. The first story tells all when it comes to the way Little Shrew spends his days. It begins with rising at six o'clock and ends at nine o'clock when he climbs into bed, after a day filled with tidiness and a series of daily doings. We may assume that each day is the same. The little wrinkle in this particular one comes when he solves his Rubik's Cube for the first time. A lovely ending to the day.
We are told his days look like this except for the evening to-do list.
"On Mondays, he does the laundry.
On Tuesdays, he exercises.
On Wednesdays, he irons his clothes.
On Thursdays, he plays with his Rubik's Cube.
On Fridays, he practices his instrument.
On Saturdays and Sundays, he cooks a week's worth of meals."
Aha, then it must be Thursday!
The second story discusses a day off, and his visit to a garage sale where he finds an old television set and takes it home. What amazing tropical scenes emerge when it is plugged in. While taking out his garbage, he discovers a poster that reminds him of that same beautiful place. He hangs it on his bedroom wall where it is sure to offer sweet dreams.
In the last tale Little Shrew receives a call from friends who visit every year. After many preparations and much cleaning, he welcomes them with open arms. They come bearing gifts, welcome company, and an evening of shared enjoyment. What a year it has been!
Truly charming artwork, created using pencil, charcoal, and acrylic gouache, brings Little Shrew to life in the diffused light of his home, workplace, and community. What joy lies in the simple things in life! It made me smile numerous times. And then, I read it again, quietly and with delight.
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