Synopses & Reviews
People at work, doing things that are so essential to us all, are lyrically depicted in Gary Paulsenand#8217;s spare and elegant verse and Ruth Wright Paulsenand#8217;s richly textured oil paintings. This talented pair celebrates the work ethic with sensitivity and dignity--and reminds us of the quiet grace inherent in everyday lives. and#8220;The soft colors, spare text, and overall design of the book provide a song of praise to the unsung heroes in every childand#8217;s world and to the simple satisfaction of a job well done.and#8221;--
School Library JournalAbout the Author
GARY PAULSEN has written nearly two hundred books for young people, including the Newbery Honor Books Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room. He divides his time between a home in New Mexico and a boat on the Pacific Ocean.