Recommended Age: 3+
Format: Hardcover
This story is about Floyd. He gets his red kite stuck in a tree, so he takes his shoe off and throws it at the red kite to knock it down. But then his shoe gets stuck, Floyd keeps throwing larger and sillier items at the tree to knock other items he gets stuck down. Some of the items he throws are a bucket of paint, the kitchen sink, a small boat, a large boat, and even a whale. A fire truck comes to see if they can help, and their truck and the firemen get stuck in the tree as well. Finally, Floyd retrieves a saw and knocks his kite down with it. The book ends with Floyd going to bed, feeling like he forgot something. This is a very simple book with whimsical illustrations that are fun to look at. The pure silliness of all the things that Floyd is throwing in the tree and the fact that everything keeps getting stuck will entertain children. Children will be amused with the illustrations, especially the ones that show everything that is stuck in the tree. This would be a good book for toddler or preschool story time. Children can be involved by asking them what they think Floyd will throw in the tree next.
Author's website: http://www.oliverjeffers.com/
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