Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock
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★ Kirkus Reviews ★ Publishers Weekly ★ School Library Journal A 2024 Pura Belpré Honor Award, American Library Association In Mexican American comedian Jesús Trejo’s debut picture book, a little boy makes a big, funny mistake and learns the value of resources like time and water—both of which have a magic all their own. 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.
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Little Jesús is headed out with his Papá this Saturday to work in the family business, lawn maintenance. Papá puts Jesús in charge of what Papá calls “the magical water-jug clock,” a water jug that will indicate—when empty—that the two are finished working. Jesús takes this responsibility seriously, and proceeds to lavish water upon not only the two workers, but also the animals they meet and upon their tired and hot faces. It's time to go home, Jesús says, but it's still morning and there are lots of houses to go...has the clock stopped working?
A charming and fun little story of everyday life, with a great dad and a sweet kid as characters.
