Eraser

Finally, the mighty Eraser gets her own book and distinctive voice in this desktop drama. While other anthropomorphic school supplies (Pencil and her friends are smart and creative, Tape and Glue get everyone to stick together, etc.), the disgruntled, pink rubber Eraser spends life actively sweeping up art and math mistakes as part of the cleanup crew. When the others gather round for a science project meeting, a hurt Eraser is denied a place at the tissue-box table. Tired of being Pencil's pooper-scooper, Eraser leaves in a huff, landing in a trash can full of crumpled first drafts on heaps of paper, who chortle, Mistakes . . . make us GREAT! Puns abound in the clever writing. The lively and expressive cartoon characters' features and figures are done in ink, watercolor, and brush pens, which animate their pedestrian functions into art. Fun for kids who spend important learning time with these objects. A cool companion to Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers' now classics The Day the Crayons Quit (2013) and The Day the Crayons Came Home (2015).--Lolly Gepson Copyright 2018 Booklist

PreS-Gr 2-Eraser is tired of cleaning up after bossy and arrogant Pencil; she knows she is destined for more. She shares her desire to be creative with her encouraging friends Ruler and Sharpener. When the school supplies begin working on a big science project, Eraser may get her chance to shine. Educators will identify and appreciate Eraser's growth mind-set and all readers will find comfort in the opportunity to embrace second chances. The story is reminiscent of the Drew Daywalt's The Day the Crayons Quit, but with different perspectives and complexities. Pastel illustrations and the use of curvy two-dimensional shapes bring everyday school supplies to life. VERDICT A delightful picture book that emboldens readers to embrace mistakes and elevates the eraser to hero status. A fun addition for storytimes and classroom read-alouds.-Jewelee Painter, Springfield Elementary School, Rilleyville, VA © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Pencil and her friends give Eraser no respect: they taunt her for not being "creative." Tired of playing "Pencil's pooper-scooper," Eraser splits the scene and unexpectedly encounters some discarded papers that remind her of her importance: she gives second chances. Set inside a school bereft of humans, the story delivers ticklish wordplay against ink and watercolor art starring comically anthropomorphized desk mainstays. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Teamwork makes the dream work! (Apparently this is especially true among office supplies.)Geisel winners Kang and Weyant (You Are (Not) Small, 2014) reteam to examine the relationship between an eraser and her pencil. From the copyright page, readers see just how hardworking Eraser is. When Pencil makes mistakes, Eraser is there to proofread and help correct her work before Red Pen sees it. The relationship is one-sided, however, as Pencil sits with the superstars at lunch and Eraser sits with the other support staff (Pencil Sharpener and Ruler). Eraser's frustration boils over when a meeting is called to plan out a science project and Pencil dismisses Eraser's skill set. Eraser sets out on her own and with a flying leap ends up in a wastebasket, where she finds a fan club among the first drafts. While she's gone, Pencil also realizes how much of a contribution Eraser makes. When they're reunited, happiness abounds. Kang tells a good, pun-filled story, and Weyant's anthropomorphic school supplies are both enjoyable and emotive. The story doesn't have the snap and snark of recent similar tales such as The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors or The Day the Crayons Quit, but the book will find a loving home among readers who like a softer tone.A sweet parable on cooperation. (Picture book. 5-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Finally, the mighty Eraser gets her own book and distinctive voice in this desktop drama. While other anthropomorphic school supplies (Pencil and her friends are smart and creative, Tape and Glue get everyone to stick together, etc.), the disgruntled, pink rubber Eraser spends life actively sweeping up art and math mistakes as part of the cleanup crew. When the others gather round for a science project meeting, a hurt Eraser is denied a place at the tissue-box table. Tired of being Pencil's "pooper-scooper," Eraser leaves in a huff, landing in a trash can full of crumpled first drafts on heaps of paper, who chortle, "Mistakes . . . make us GREAT!" Puns abound in the clever writing. The lively and expressive cartoon characters' features and figures are done in ink, watercolor, and brush pens, which animate their pedestrian functions into art. Fun for kids who spend important learning time with these objects. A cool companion to Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers' now classics The Day the Crayons Quit? (2013) and The Day the Crayons Came Home? (2015). Preschool-Grade 2. Copyright 2018 Booklist Reviews.

PreS-Gr 2—Eraser is tired of cleaning up after bossy and arrogant Pencil; she knows she is destined for more. She shares her desire to be creative with her encouraging friends Ruler and Sharpener. When the school supplies begin working on a big science project, Eraser may get her chance to shine. Educators will identify and appreciate Eraser's growth mind-set and all readers will find comfort in the opportunity to embrace second chances. The story is reminiscent of the Drew Daywalt's The Day the Crayons Quit, but with different perspectives and complexities. Pastel illustrations and the use of curvy two-dimensional shapes bring everyday school supplies to life. VERDICT A delightful picture book that emboldens readers to embrace mistakes and elevates the eraser to hero status. A fun addition for storytimes and classroom read-alouds.—Jewelee Painter, Springfield Elementary School, Rilleyville, VA