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Synopsis
As a little boy pretends to play the part of a construction worker, fireman, and helicopter pilot, his mom has to pull him aside in order to remind him that even big and strong protectors of the community take time out to show affection to the ones they love.
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About the Author
Christine Kole MacLean has worked as an editor for Scholastic magazine. This is her first book for children.
Mike Reed is the illustrator of Catching the Wild Waiyuuzee, by Rita Williams-Garcia, and several other picture books.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1-In this celebration of the imagination, a busy youngster concocts a series of pretend games, using toys, furniture, household objects, and even his baby sister to complete each scenario. First, as Big Frank, he puts on his protective gear, grabs Firefighter Sally, rushes to a burning building in a hook-and-ladder truck, and uses a long-hosed vacuum to battle a blaze. Next, as Officer Dave, he and Rex the police dog (his sister) place a wagonload of stuffed-animal criminals safely behind bars. As the creative child takes on these and other intriguing roles, his mother asks him repeatedly to pause long enough to give her a hug, but he is always too involved to stop his play. The sought-after squeeze is finally awarded on the last page. The boy narrates his adventures in accessible language that expresses his excitement and provides inventive details. Mom's recurrent request makes a familiar refrain that adds a bit of humor to the story and helps to connect the child's flights of fancy to the everyday world. Mixing realistic images with shimmering textures and soft edges, the artwork extends the text and fleshes out each scene. Golf clubs stuck between an ottoman and an easy chair become the gears of a front loader, a ceiling fan becomes a Coast Guard helicopter, and stacked-up boxes make a perfect rocket. A good pick for sparking pretend play and maybe even an occasional embrace.
Joy Fleishhacker, formerly at School Library Journal
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherDutton Juvenile
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0525469966
- ISBN 13 9780525469964
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorMacLean Christine Kole
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