There once was an
old man who loved
to measure things.
old man who loved
to measure things.
Magnus Maximus is a marvelous measurer. He measures wetness and dryness, nearness and farness, and everything in between. When a lion escapes from a traveling circus, Magnus and his trusty measuring tape come to the rescue. Now a hero, all is well until the day Magnus accidentally breaks his glasses, and he sees—for the first time—that he’s been missing out on life’s simple pleasures.
Kathleen T. Pelley’s marvelous tale and S. D. Schindler's inspired illustrations remind us that the best things in life are not meant to be measured, but treasured.
From the first page, this book reminded me of some of my favorite childhood reads. The classic illustrations took me back to trips to the library, sitting in the little wooden chairs pulling picture books from the shelf.
Magnus Maximus takes his job measuring very seriously. This timeless tale tells of his obsession with his work until he breaks his glasses. His lesson learned is to enjoy life and it's a good example for our workaholic society today. The charming pictures filled with soft colors and delicate details enhance the story. I will enjoy this delightful book with little people for a long time to come!
Thank you to the author for hosting the giveaway and the autographed copy.
Author's site
Jaketflap - Illustrator
Publisher's site
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Release date: 4/10
Pages: 35
Price/format: $16.99/hardcover
Type: picture book (4-8 years)
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It does look like a great book! What a wonderful cover.
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