Yard sales can offer tempting bargains, but there are several reasons to beware a deal that seems too good to be true. So bone up before you scavenge and remember: The good stuff goes early. But I never pay more than $20 for anything, so if that trimmer I bought needs extensive repairs, I can pitch it without feeling too bad. For sure, not all of my garage-sale purchases have been so successful. I've used the device for over 10 years, and while original replacement parts are impossible to find, I've managed to keep it going with stuff from the local hardware store. I got it home, drained the gas tank, and put in fresh fuel and a spark plug. There was some resistance in the tug, which led me to believe that the piston and rings might still be generating some compression. My greatest find was a well-used, nonrunning Toro snowblower that I bought for $10.īefore I plunked down a Hamilton, however, I pulled smartly on the starter rope. Personally, I'm fond of gas-powered yard equipment. “A funny, subversive act of vandalism that will instantly appeal to all mischievous imaginations, young and old.Everyone has a particular genre of yard-sale goods they scout out. “A funny, subversive act of vandalism that will instantly appeal to all mischievous imaginations, young and old.” “riginal, hugely enjoyable… celebration of of the power of story and children’s creativity.” It might even encourage them to be creative-all over other books.” 'It is original and funny and is likely to appeal to children who think that woodland creatures are drippy and like superhero action.

★ 'This is a perfect book to give independent readers who are looking for something a little different.' The unique layout and design will inspire creativity in readers.” ★ “This is a perfect book to give independent readers who are looking for something a little different. ★ “An enthusiastically taboo, devil-may-care outing … and a great writing inspiration to use on old books headed for the bin.” ★ “A hilarious and transgressive story with a clear message: Don’t suffer schlock.” The Bulletin for the Center of the Children's Book, Starred Review And who can’t help but giggle at a cry of “Time to get it on, carrot breath!”? This is, then, sure to be an early reader that’s also endlessly entertaining and that will stand up to multiple readings as viewers find more of Alex’s hidden gems.' Alex’s gleeful disregard for the inanity of Birthday Bunny belies a deep engagement with the words in the book, an active participation with the structures of literacy that acts as a rebellious model for kids just starting to read on their own. ★ 'An honest reflection of the ways kids interact with books-in a way that’s accessible to kids themselves-as well as a complexly layered work of comic genius.This is an example of exactly how kids are told not to interact with their books-and that’s what makes it so effective. So he takes out his pencil, sharpens his creativity, and totally transforms the story!īirthday Bunny becomes Battle Bunny, and the rabbit’s innocent journey through the forest morphs into a supersecret mission to unleash an evil plan-a plan that only Alex can stop. Alex isn’t interested-until he decides to make the book something he’d actually like to read. With Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Matthew MyersĪlex has been given a saccharine, sappy, silly-sweet picture book about Birthday Bunny that his grandma found at a garage sale.

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