Here Comes Darrell - Hardcover

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Kindergarten-Grade 4–A delightful tale about seasonal life in northern New England. The story opens in winter as Darrell layers himself in long underwear, wool socks, and flannel shirts, readying himself to plow his neighbors' driveways. In springtime, the man and his dog deliver firewood in a dump truck, battling with mud season; in summertime, when the black flies are biting, he uses his backhoe on excavation jobs. Children will be captivated by the details of Darrell's labors, his machinery, and Schubert's imagery. When his truck is deep in the snow, the man rocks the truck back and forth, back and forth. The tires swirl, the engine whines, and the back end swings.... As he moves through the seasons and his chores, he procrastinates about fixing his own ailing barn. The book ends with a roof raising, initiated by the neighbors he has helped throughout the year. Distinguished, detailed woodcuts illustrate the book. This is a strong addition that will be a pleasure to pair with many other books on the seasons, neighbors, and communities.–Teresa Pfeifer, Alfred Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Springfield, MA
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