National Gingerbread Cookie Day!

 November 21st is National Gingerbread Cookie Day!

CELEBRATE with your favorite Gingerbread Cookie. Here’s mine—

THE GINGERBREAD COWBOY!

Picture Book Friday

 

Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock by Jesús Trejo with illustrations by Eliza Kinkz

 

This 2024 Pura Belpré Honor Award book is a lively story of good intentions gone awry!

Little Jesus is determined to be the best helper ever when he gets to join his Papá for a day of work in his landscaping business.  Jesus is given a very important job. He will be in charge of the magical water-jug clock. Papá explains that by the time the jug is empty their day’s work will be done. But landscaping is dry, dusty work! The sun is hot! And kind-hearted Jesus is soon offering drinks to an amusing collection of thirsty animals encountered at their various jobs—a sweater-wearing dog, an assortment of old of cats, even a flock of peacocks. When he and Papá need cups of water, the jug is empty and it’s only noon!

Kinkz’s vibrant artwork pairs perfectly with Trejo’s spirited prose. Together they convey the joyful chaos that follows Jesus with every turn of the page.

Spanish words are skillfully integrated into the story-telling providing readers a chance to learn some vocabulary and making the whole reading experience more fun!

Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock would be a delightful addition to home or school libraries.