![]() ![]() ![]() Even though the inside flap of the book uses “his” referring to the child in the story, I felt the child could either be a boy or a girl and there was nothing in the story to say otherwise. I did notice that the child borrowed “tools from Dad” and “Mom’s old dish rag”- hmm, not sure I like that. The colors are bold and bright and really capture the attention of the reader. The illustrations provided by award-winner Charly Palmer (Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award for New Talent) are amazing. The story ends with the child safely tucked into bed with a solar system mobile dangling from the ceiling. A countdown ensues and a trip to space (on a broom down the hallway) begins. ![]() With a little help from Mom and Day, this child is all set with a rocket ship and space suit. This requires a launching pad, a cardboard box, some socks, swim trunks and goggles, and a dish rag. Even though they have plenty of toys and games, they really want to do something “really tough”. This story begins with a young child who is stuck inside the house because of the rain. This is a wonderful story as to what can happen when you combine a rainy day and a child’s imagination. ![]()
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