A Space for Me
by Cathryn Falwell (Author) Cathryn Falwell (Illustrator)
Alex needs a break from his pesky little brother, Lucas, so he creates a space for himself, but soon realizes that he and Lucas need time together too.
It's just not fair! Alex's big sister has her own room, but Alex has to share a room with their little brother, Lucas, who makes noise, plays with Alex's toys, and takes over both sides of their room. One day, when Lucas breaks Alex's favorite dragon, spills all the crayons, and throws puzzle pieces into the air, Alex has had enough!
All Alex wants is a quiet space for himself. In the backyard he creates the perfect spot to read, play, think, and dream. But when Lucas misses him, Alex helps his brother build his own special space too. Some days Alex spends time in his space by himself. Some days Lucas plays in his space by himself.
And some days the brothers play in their room--a space for both of them together.
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School Library Journal
Alex needs a break from his younger brother Lucas, with whom he shares a room. The masking tape line down the middle of the bedroom floor hasn't worked in keeping Lucas out of his personal space, so Alex comes up with another idea. Using household items including a lawn chair and towel, he makes a personal fort in the backyard. Text and illustrations work well together and convey how complicated sibling relationships can be. Since Alex has his fort, Lucas has the whole room to play in. But this creates another problem. Lucas looks crestfallen with this solution. Text reads, "I leave my quiet space and go to our room. 'Lucas, why are you sad? You have our whole room for yourself, ' I say." Illustrations perfectly convey the mood of Lucas who misses his brother. Alex helps Lucas create his own fort out of a cardboard box. This engaging story encourages teamwork and creative problem-solving. VERDICT Highly recommended for library collections. The theme will resonate with siblings who share rooms and offers a practical solution to get one's own space, when a separate room isn't an option.—Robin Sofge, Prince William Public Library System, VA
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Cathryn Falwell has written and illustrated many award-winning books for children, among them Lee & Low's Rainbow Stew, David's Drawings, and Butterflies for Kiri, a "Choices" selection from the Cooperative Children's Book Center. Falwell lives in Gorham, Maine, with her family. To find out more about Cathryn Falwell, visit her website: cathrynfalwellbooks.com.
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
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