My Apron
When an eight-year-old boy helps his uncle at his job as a plasterer, he takes a fancy to his workman's apron with a pocket. As a result of his fascination, his aunt makes him an apron of his own and he spends a few days as his Uncle Adam's assistant. The text is brief and simple but clearly conveys the warmth between the man and his nephew and the child's satisfaction in a job well done. The line/tissue paper illustrations are colorful and somewhat geometric, reminiscent of French Cubist Leger's work featuring laborers. An added bonus is the child-size apron that comes with the book, but the story will be enjoyed with or without the tangible item.
- SLJ
- Author
- Eric Carle
- Format
- hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
- Language
- english
- ISBN
- 9780399226854
- Genres
- childrens, family, biography, art, school
- Release date
- 1995
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