The Signmaker's Assistant

by Tedd Arnold

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A young signmaker's apprentice dreams of having his own sign shop but creates havoc when he is left in charge by himself.

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This is a cute, funny book about a little boy who assists the town's signmaker. In this town signs are very important, so the boy decides to make some of his own. The first one he makes says, 'No School Today.' Since signs are so important in this town, everyone really believes that there is no school. Since this sign was such a success, he makes many more signs, which eventually leads to troulbe.
the signmaker made the most beautiful signs and one day Norman decided to take the sign makers brushes and he made signs. the people had to obey the signs. so norman made the silliest signs that messed up the the whole town. finally the signmaker came back and saw the whole town messed up. the signmaker made him fix all his mistakes and say sorry.
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A young signmaker’s apprentice dreams of having his own sign shop but creates havoc when he is left in charge by himself.
I really enjoyed this book and it has a great statement and example to show to children.
use book at beginning of lesson on propaganda, 4th grade would be great.

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Tedd Arnold was born in Elmira, New York. He earned a fine arts degree from the University of Florida. He and his wife, Carol, lived in Tallahassee where he worked as a commercial illustrator. He has now published over 50 books as author and illustrator. His book, Hi! Fly Guy received a 2006 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor from the American Library show more Association. He now resides back in Elmira with his family. He has two grown sons, Walter and William. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Canonical title
The Signmaker's Assistant
Dedication
For Doug and his assistant Andrew
First words
Everyone in town agreed. The old signmaker did the finest work for miles around.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Perhaps," answered Norman, hugging the old man, "but not before I finish cleaning those brushes."

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Genres
Children's Books, Picture Books
DDC/MDS
303Society, Government, and CultureSocial sciences, sociology & anthropologySocial processes
LCC
PZ7 .A7379 .SLanguage and LiteratureFiction and juvenile belles lettresFiction and juvenile belles lettresJuvenile belles lettres
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290
Popularity
110,535
Reviews
5
Rating
½ (4.49)
Languages
English
Media
Paper
ISBNs
6
ASINs
2