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 l
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.
?A welcome dose of old-fashioned neighborliness.?
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?This is a warmly affecting story of (multicultural) community, greatly enhanced by Paschkis?s stylish watercolor illustrations.?
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This realistic fiction story of Albert the Fix-It Man is told using words and phrases that supply rhythm and meaning. Strong story elements of setting, plot and characterization lead to the central message that helping others will earn positive results. When you help others, others will want to help you. Comprehension strategies include; Cause and effect relationships and problem/ solution. Main character Albert has a tool for every job, and he's never too busy or too tired to fix things for his neighbors. But what will happen when Albert is the one that needs help? Students decide what they would do as they predict how the story will end.
Curriculum Connections: Fiction narrative, Story elements: setting, plot; problem/solution, characterization; difference in POV, Comprehension Strategies; cause and effect. Language: words and phrases supply rhythm & meaning, central message/lesson; when you help others they will return the kindness
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?Lord?s rhythmic, simple text is perfectly cadenced for reading aloud, while Paschkis? cheerful illustrations, filled with scrolling designs and smiling friends, reinforce the sense of the close, busy community working together.?
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