Is this jug really magical? In Mexican American comedian Jesús Trejo’s debut picture book, little Jesús makes a big, funny mistake as he works alongside his landscaper papá, but father and son find a heartwarming solution.
Little Jesús is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papá at the “family business.” He loves Papá’s cool truck and all the tools he gets to use. Papá even puts him in charge of the magical water jug, which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday will be done. It’s a big job, and Jesús wants to do it right. But he just can’t help giving water to an array of thirsty animals—a dog in a sweater, some very old cats, and a flock of peacocks. Before he knows it, the magical water jug is empty —but the workday’s not over yet! Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all? This mischievous tale of a very young comedian’s life lesson will warm hearts and have class clowns, practical jokers, and all high-spirited kids nodding in sympathy.
Little Jesús is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papá at the “family business.” He loves Papá’s cool truck and all the tools he gets to use. Papá even puts him in charge of the magical water jug, which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday will be done. It’s a big job, and Jesús wants to do it right. But he just can’t help giving water to an array of thirsty animals—a dog in a sweater, some very old cats, and a flock of peacocks. Before he knows it, the magical water jug is empty —but the workday’s not over yet! Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all? This mischievous tale of a very young comedian’s life lesson will warm hearts and have class clowns, practical jokers, and all high-spirited kids nodding in sympathy.
Book Details
Format:
eBook
Price:
15.99 CAD / 11.99 USD
Published: 2023-06-06
ISBN: 9781662651052
Imprint:
Minerva
Page Count: 48
Trim Size: 9-5/8 x 10
Grades:
Preschool - 3
Ages:
4-8 years
★"A marvelous portrait of a working-class Latine family...brims with humorous, childlike observations….this tale of a loving father-son relationship radiates pure warmth. Kinkz’s scrappy watercolor-blended artwork bursts with bright colors and amusing details, matching its tiny hero’s chaotic spirit. Gleefully fun." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED
★“Vividly written….Exuberantly scribbled drawings give the animated prose an exuberant immediacy and plenty of heart." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED
★“Convey[s] a positive attitude and the joy and love between Jesus and his father….bursting with color and with life, this picture book … has something new to explore with every read through. Perfect for Spanish and English picture book collections.” -- School Library Journal, STARRED
Featured iin 20 Best Books To Read (June) -- Kirkus Reviews
"Top 10 to Note: Summer Preview: the 10 books I'm most looking forward to." -- Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes, School Library Journal
"Perfect for teachers wanting to find texts that represent their diverse student populations....and the speech bubbles and comic-style details ... will make it appealing for younger readers. I would definitely recommend this book to parents and teachers of children in the age 4-8 range." -- Angie Kuhnle, elementary school educator
"A favorite new release...a wonderful perspective of considering what quality time is. Buy it. Five stars." -- @readwithriver
"I appreciate the love between this father and son and the joy they share together. The real magic is in their relationship. Wonderful memory filled story." -- Pamela Gombert, Librarian, Bowen Elementary School
"Charming... filled with an important life lesson [and] celebrates this hard-working family's daily routine while creating a sense of lighthearted silliness along the way....a wonderful story that will delight readers everywhere. There is so much to love about Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock. I encourage you discover it for yourself." -- Cheryl Malandrinos, Goodreads
