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Papá's magical water-jug clock / Jesús Trejo ; pictures by Eliza Kinkz.
"Today, little Jesús has a big job to do. He's helping Papá at work, and he's in charge of the water jug -- which is also a magical clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday is done. But what about all these thirsty animals? Soon, the water is gone, but the day is not over yet. Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all." -- page [2] of cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781662651045 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 166265104X (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume [unpaged] : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: [United States] : Minerva, 2023.
Content descriptions
| Awards Note: | Pura Belpre illustration honor book, 2024 Pura Belpre children's author honor book, 2024 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Gardening > Fiction. Chores > Fiction. Helping behavior > Fiction. Families > Fiction. |
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | E TREJO J (Text) | 33126022410785 | Easy | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | E TREJO J (Text) | 33126022410793 | Easy | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Little Jesâus is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papâa at the "family business." He loves Papâa's cool truck and all the tools he gets to use. Papâa even puts him in charge of the magical water jug, which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papâa explains, the workday will be done. It's a big job, and Jesâus wants to do it right. But he just can't help giving water to an array of thirsty animals--a dog in a sweater, some very old cats, and a flock of peacocks. Before he knows it, the magical water jug is empty--but the workday's not over yet! Will Jesâus be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all?"-- - Random House, Inc.
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A 2024 Pura Belpré Honor Award, American Library Association
In Mexican American comedian Jesús Trejoâs debut picture book, a little boy makes a big, funny mistake and learns the value of resources like time and waterâboth of which have a magic all their own.
Little Jesús is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papá at the âfamily business.â He loves Papáâs cool truck and all the tools he gets to use. Papá even puts him in charge of the magical water jug, which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday will be done. Itâs a big job, and Jesús wants to do it right. But he just canât help giving water to an array of thirsty animalsâa dog in a sweater, some very old cats, and a flock of peacocks. Before he knows it, the magical water jug is empty âbut the workdayâs not over yet! Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all? This mischievous tale of a very young comedianâs life lesson will warm hearts and have class clowns, practical jokers, and all high-spirited kids nodding in sympathy.