| Albert the Fix-It Man Contributor(s): Lord, Janet (Author), Paschkis, Julie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561454338 ISBN-13: 9781561454334 Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $13.56 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Albert is always on the lookout for things to fix. If a hinge is rusty, he oils it. If a roof is leaky, he repairs it. When Mr. Jensens 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. He is never too busy or too tried to help. But one day Albert is too sick to get out of bed. Hes dizzy and his bones ache. When his neighbors find out, they all lend a hand to help Albert. Thanks to his friends, he is quickly on the mend. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2007029465 |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 10.12" W x 8.46" (0.77 lbs) 28 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 122482 Reading Level: 3.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Albert has a tool for every job, and he's never too busy or too tired to fix things for his neighbors. 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Paschkis, Julie: - Julie Paschkis attended Cornell University and the School for American Craftsmen at RIT, where she earned a BFA. She taught art to grade school children for several years while working on her own art and illustration. Julie now works full-time painting, creating commercial illustrations, and illustrating children's books. Some of her books include Albert the Fix-It Man; Where Is Catkin?; Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide Cinderella; and Yellow Elephant: A Bright Bestiary. She lives in Washington.Lord, Janet: - Janet Lord earned her BA in graphic arts and advertising from Concord University and now works as a graphic designer. She is the author of Where Is Catkin?, Albert the Fix-It Man, and Here Comes Grandma!, all illustrated by her sister Julie Paschkis. She lives in Pennsylvania. |