FROM SARAH:
From one of Sarah Mackenzie's all-time favorite authors: a tender father-son story about the passage of time, the change of the seasons, and the excitement of making maple syrup.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Eager for maple syrup, Ethan can’t wait till sugaring time rolls around. And he can’t wait till his loose tooth falls out. But his father keeps telling him it’s not time yet, and no matter how hard he tries, he can’t make time pass more quickly. The closeness of father and son is evident throughout as they wait and then celebrate the end of waiting. The brief, lyrical text is illuminated by G. Brian Karas’s beautifully composed, evocative illustrations.

FROM SARAH:

A father and son travel all day to find what they need. This very short chapter book pairs well with Ox-Cart Man and can be read with kids of all ages.

Recommended for all ages.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A tender story of a father-son adventure with themes of community and kindness, in short chapters with vivid full-color illustrations, by bestseller and Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt and acclaimed artist Eugene Yelchin.

FROM SARAH:

This short chapter book is a lot of fun (and contains lots of hilarious ilustrations along the way). Short chapters and quick pacing make it an ideal first novel to read aloud.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This lighthearted story about loyalty, problem solving, friendship, and independence is divided into short, action-packed chapters and has the cozy feel of a modern classic.