Bruno the Carpenter

Klinting, Lars

ISBN 10: 0805045015 ISBN 13: 9780805045017

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co, 1996

Synopsis

A step-by-step picture storybook introduces carpentry tools as Bruno the Beaver works on an important project using a set of toolbox plans, a T square, a jigsaw, a drill, a hammer, and nails.

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PreSchool-K?A beaver builds a toolbox in his workshop. Following the directions carefully, he uses all of his tools to complete the job?T-square for drawing straight lines, ruler for measuring, jigsaw for cutting rounded shapes, drill, hammer, nails, etc. Meticulous illustrations done in colored pencil and watercolor clearly depict each implement, as well as the assiduous beaver at work. His frustrations along the way and obvious pleasure with the finished product will amuse and delight youngsters, especially those who have a bent for building. A charming, thoroughly satisfying book.?Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Readers meet an initially disorganized Bruno, a chubby beaver, as he measures, saws, drills, screws, hammers, and glues together a project in his workshop. His tools are shown in precise close-ups as they come into play, depicted in clean, full-page illustrations. These pictures alternate with dear scenes of Bruno building-- readers learn--a very professional-looking toolbox. The uncluttered illustrations are rendered in watercolors and colored pencils; the text is fresh, straightforward, and gracefully to the point. Nice touches include a set of plans for the project and a last scene of a satisfied Bruno drinking tea with cinnamon rolls. He's a lovable hero in a neat little book. (Picture book. 4-10) -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Ages 4^-8. Bruno the beaver is a carpenter who loves his craft. In his workshop, he uses his tools, one by one. He measures the wood, saws and drills, files and polishes, screws, hammers, and chisels. Finally, he lays out each of the tools he has used and puts them into the excellent toolbox we have just watched him make. This picture book, translated from the Swedish, has universal appeal. At first, Bruno appears to be a half-comical character, absent-minded and lost. But step by step, he shows his competence and makes something beautiful and useful. The woodgrain on the endpapers and in the colored-pencil and watercolor illustrations is warm and inviting. Each tool is shown close up in a clear technical drawing that will fascinate kids who love to make things and watch adults at work. Hazel Rochman

Edition details

• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805045015
• ISBN 13: 9780805045017
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 40