Marshall, J. Fox on the Job. Penguin Young Readers, 1988. 48 pages. PB $3.99 ISBN 9780140376029 Summary When Fox breaks his bike, his mom tells him to get a job to pay for a new one. He tries working at a shoe store (too much!), an amusement park (too scary!), and even tries delivering pizzas (too fast!). Then he finds a job that’s just his speed – bed testing in a store window! Zzzzzzz! Age Range: 6-8 years Honors: Reading Rainbow Book Selection Series Information Fox
Review When Fox breaks his bicycle, his mother tells him to get a job so that he can buy a new one. Hilarity ensues as Fox tries job after job to find the right fit. Young readers will love Fox's antics and all of the situational humor. Themes Getting a Job, Responsiblity, Humor, Application Librarians can use this book to introduce children to different kinds of jobs. Get some costumes or hats that represent different professions and then kids can try them on and take pictures. Educators can also create an interactive display where kids can write down what they want to be when they grow up which will then be showcased on a bulletin board. Read-alikes Arnold, Tedd. (2005). Hi! Fly Guy. Rylant, Cynthia. (1994). Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea References ClipArtKid. (2016). Every child loves playing dress up from ball gowns to fireman outfits [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.clipartkid.com/images/680/every-child-loves-playing-dress-up-from-ball-gowns-to-fireman-outfits-0WzsNo-clipart.jpg Marshall, J. (1988). Fox on the job [Book Cover]. Retrieved from http://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388264700l/1049018.jpg Penguin Random House. (2017). Fox on the job. Retrieved from http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/320021/fox-on-the-job-by-james-marshall-illustrated-by-james-marshall/9780140376029/
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