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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. From Kirkus: "Every life and job is unique; this book’s take on the job of a watchman is empathetic, poetic, and a joy to look at, cute kitty and all." A night watchman leaves his family to work alone at a construction site, "stars twinkle. The full moon shines like an old friend." The hard hard and safety vest will interest some readers while the appearance of a four-legged friend might interest others. Throughout the text there are similes such as, "garbage trucks line up like circus elephants" or "An excavator bows like a strange giraffe." These might pose a good prompt for students to think creatively about comparisons in their everyday experience. The illustrations are engaging and offer a pleasing light transition from sunset, to a blue nighttime with strong silhouettes, and finally a purple and gold sunrise. Lonely on the job, the watchmen is happy to share his dinner, time, and rounds with a kitten. The book begins and ends with the watchmen leaving his family and returning to it with a new pet in need of a name. It is nice to see such a kind bond between the watchmen and the kitten. no reviews | add a review
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As he makes his rounds, a night watchman hears birds calling, insects buzzing, and vehicles roaring by, while a stray kitten keeps him company. No library descriptions found. |
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