Albert the Fix-it Man
A cheerful repairman fixes squeaky doors, leaky roofs, and crumbling fences for his neighbors, who return the kindness when he catches a terrible cold.
| Main Author: | Lord, Janet. |
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| Other Authors: | Paschkis, Julie, 1957- (Illustrator) |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Atlanta, Ga. :
Peachtree,
c2008.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
A cheerful repairman fixes squeaky doors, leaky roofs, and crumbling fences for his neighbors, who return the kindness when he catches a terrible cold. |
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| Physical Description: |
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 22 x 26 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9781561454334 1561454338 |
| Author Notes: |
Albert is always on the lookout for things to fix. If a hinge is rusty, he oils it. If a roof is leaky, he patches it. When Mr. Jensen's old green pickup needs a new motor, Albert hoists up the truck and drops it in. All his neighbors count on Albert to help them. But one day Albert is too sick to get out of bed. He's dizzy and his bones ache. What will happen when Albert is the one that needs help? Author Janet Lord's simple story of generosity repaid is complemented by artist Julie Paschkis's colorful, folk-style illustrations. The result is a timeless story that celebrates the importance of helping others and the value of community. |