My New Sandbox

by Donna Jakob

Product Description Playing in his new sandbox, a little boy is dismayed by the black bug, red bird, spotted dog, and child who want to play, too, but after he shoos them all away, he realizes that he is lonely. From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 1?A simple story about a young boy and his sandbox. Children will recognize the everyday situation, and the vivid colors of the airbrushed illustrations fit the text perfectly. Different visual techniques are used to indicate movement and textures so that readers can sense a bug waddling, a bird searching, a dog digging, and a child stomping in the sand. The youngster tells all of the intruders to get out. He gets in and imitates their actions by himself before realizing that there is room for everyone. The ending is satisfying, and the subtle message is a positive one. The economy of language and the visual clarity of the illustrations make this title an appropriate choice for story hours and for beginning readers.?Anne Parker, Milton Public Library, MACopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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