- a boy joins his dad on a weekly nighttime cleaning of the nearby school
- special father-son times
- effective illustrations bring scenes alive
Type: picture book
Ages: 4-8
Author: Karen Hesse
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
The dad is seemingly single in the story, so it might be especially appreciated by children with separated or single parents. The boy absolutely loves being with his father–everything they do together is so special to him, even if it involves cleaning.
The text has a level of sophistication to it that I enjoyed, and the illustrations touch on multiple senses, including smell and sound. Sweet book.