Larry the Lawnmower - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0976303108 ISBN 13: 9780976303107

Publisher: Jitterbug Books, 2004

Synopsis

Children ages 2 to 6 love this story!Larry is a dedicated little lawnmower . The children can easily identify with his moods. It's a delightful story all written in rhyme. Larry loves mowing lawns. One day, however, he's replaced and stored in the shed. What happens to Larry? This is a timeless story about the many emotions to which all children can relate. It incorporates an important message about recycling and the values that are instilled in Larry.

About this title

About the Author:

Jeanne Archambault is the mother of four daughters and six grandchildren. As a Navy wife, she and her family have lived in various locations in the United States. Throughout much of her life, Jeanne has been involved in volunteer activities. She especially enjoys visiting non profit day care centers where she entertains the children with her menagerie of animal puppets and related storybooks. In addition to her love of children's books, her hobbies include gardening, painting, and golf. Jeanne is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature. She and her husband reside in Jamestown, R.I.

Review:

Jeanne Archambault loves children. This comes through in her writing. Larry the Lawnmower reveals the author's insight into the mind and emotions of the child. Larry enjoys a sense of pride, a love for importance, and an appreciation for the beauty of nature. He enjoys sharing his own story. Threatened when a "rider mower" takes his place Larry becomes sad and dejected. He is left along until the day a young boy buys him for his job mowing lawns. With his new paint, some oil, and lots of attention, Larry again takes pride in fulfilling his purpose. Victoria Corey beautifully illustrates the story in pastel watercolors with scenic backgrounds from a New England landscape. Larry the Lawnmower is an excellent idea for the preschool classroom, and for beginning readers. The rhyming meter combined with the vivid pictures brings the story to life for the young child. An enchanting adventure. --Richard Blake The Midwest Book Review

Larry the Lawnmower is a lesson in self-worth. Larry enjoys his assigned role as a grass cutting tool until his age causes his owner to replace him with a lawn tractor. Larry is sad until he is sold at a yard sale to a young boy who gives Larry a new coat of paint and fresh oil. Larry knows he will have more time to work for the boy so the boy can earn money for a new bike. Larry is happy with his station in life once again. The story is logical and the rhymes flow. Larry becomes humanized and the child reader/listener learns we all age but we also have worth, even in our old age, as long as somebody cares. We rated this book four hearts. --Bob Spears, Heartland Reviews

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About this edition

• Publisher: Jitterbug Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0976303108
• ISBN 13: 9780976303107
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Jeanne Archambault