Tuesday, February 27, 2018

"Spring into Action!" - a bookwrap











It's Spring and the Baker Street yard is in need of a major cleanup.  These adorable dinosaur pals, under the supervision of their environmentally savvy teacher, work together to do a thorough restoration and then they plant a beautiful spring garden for the whole community to enjoy.  Taking care of our neighbourhood and world is a beautiful thing. 




Unwrapping





"Spring into Action" 

Authored by Pat Brigandi
Illustrated by Maine Diaz

Ages:  5-6
Grade Level: PS-2
Series:  Dinosaur Pals



Unwrapping some delightful illustrations for you






















About the book





Mrs. Gronk is rallying her young students to form a cleaning brigade and then lead them in an attack to transform Baker Street yard.  It is a littered vacant lot that is an eyesore to the whole community so she is encouraging her students to become part of the Clean Up Day that their town is promoting.  The class will work hard and not only clean up the rubble but transform the space into a beautiful garden for the whole town to enjoy.

All the kids are stoked to take up the challenge except Max.  They come to school Friday bringing shovels, pails, plants and seeds, watering cans, and a wonderful positive... yes we can... attitude.  They are ready to dig in.  Max hesitantly shows up wearing a funny suit, his bug suit, because Max is afraid of bugs.  Kayla, his friend, assures him that they will take care of him.  

The kids work tirelessly all day carrying away the garbage and refuse. Each time Max freaks out when he encounters a worm, a grasshopper, a ladybug, and even a butterfly someone is there to shepherd him and to lessen his anxiety when he is afraid.  What great compassionate friends he has! Will Max finally let down his guard and help the rest of the group create a beautiful Spring garden that will bring happiness to all the town's residents?  

This message is a wonderful one of caring, teamwork, friendship, no judging, and a lovely environmental mission:  transforming a cluttered ugly space into something beautiful that they all can claim ownership to.  The students will feel proud of all their hard work and the stunning results that will bring joy to many people in the years to come.    

The illustrations are vibrant, colourful and very expressive.  This would be a perfect book to share with a group on Earth Day.  



Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS!!!!!





About the author/illustrator


Pat Brigandi has spent her career loving children's books. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.


As soon as Maine Diaz could hold a pencil, she started drawing and never stopped. Maine lives in Argentina in a tiny green house where she spends time with her two cats, Chula and Lola.





Follow Storywraps




*Instagram: Storywraps
*Email:  Storywrapsblog@gmail.com
*Facebook:  www.facebook.com/Storywraps
*Twitter: Storywraps@Storywraps1
Pinterest: Storywraps


I put hours of work finding the best kid's books to review for you each day.  If you enjoy visiting Storywraps and would like to donate something for my time and effort I would greatly appreciate it.

Go to the top of my blog at the right hand corner (below my photo) and please donate what you feel lead to give.  The amount you donate and the frequency you donate is totally up to you.  I thank you in advance for your support.  I love what I do and appreciate any amount that you may give so I can make our community even better.  Thanks a million! 

Read on!
Read always!


 Please skip on over to Facebook and "LIKE" my Storywraps page!!!  I'd so appreciate that.  

No comments: