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Mr. Russet is the first to spot it. It's right in the middle of the couch. A potato. It doesn't belong there, yet there it is. And he's had enough. “Every day I pick up this, I pick up that, I pick up everything!” Mr. Russet exclaims. “I will not pick up that potato!” And he doesn't. In fact, he decides to take a stand and not pick up anything else either! But as the days pass, Mrs. Russet and the two Russet children don't seem to mind the potato in the living room. Or the mess growing all around them. What's a potato protestor to do?In Kerry Lyn Sparrow's funny picture book story, readers are likely to see parallels to their own families and how they handle household chores. The short, simple text and quirky story make for a fun read-aloud. Yinfan Huang's lively, childlike, colorful art conveys the same droll humor as the text. This book offers a good lead-in to discussions about roles and responsibilities within a family and respecting one another's feelings, particularly in the way that people can look at the same thing and see it from different perspectives. It can also be used for character education lessons on adaptability and tolerance.
Kerry Sparrow is an exciting new Canadian author (and teacher) who clearly knows just what kids will like! After enjoying “Sleep Sheep” with my nieces and nephews, I was excited to learn that her second book had been released! She writes with a playfulness and wit that is fresh and charming. I can’t wait to explore this one with littles one too - they will no doubt be tickled by a potato that practically becomes a member of the family! Also - it’s refreshing to read a story in which the stay at home parent is a male. Families are increasingly diverse and it’s important that the literature we expose our children to mirrors the world they live in and supports them to move beyond a limited notion of gender roles.
