Albert the Fix-It Man

Illustrated by Julie Paschkis

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4 - 8

Reading age

Page count

AD660L

Lexile measure

Feb 3, 2015

Publication date

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What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

Albert has a tool for every job, and he’s never too busy or too tired to fix things for his neighbors. Albert is always on the lookout for things to fix. If a hinge is rusty, he oils it. If a roof is leaky, he patches it. When Mr. Jensen’s old green pickup needs a new motor, Albert hoists up the truck and drops it in. All his neighbors count on Albert to help them. But one day Albert is too sick to get out of bed. He’s dizzy and his bones ache. What will happen when Albert is the one that needs help? Author Janet Lord’s simple story of generosity repaid is complemented by artist Julie Paschkis’s colorful, folk-style illustrations. The result is a timeless story that celebrates the importance of helping others and the value of community.

What Kind of Book is Albert the Fix-It Man

Topics

friendship jobs and careers lifestyles city and town life

Genres

fiction

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The Creative Behind the Book

Illustrator

Julie Paschkis

I am a painter and illustrator. Over the years I have exhibited many paintings and work in various other media (including cut paper, embroidery, quilts and bread). I have illustrated more than 25 books. I design fabric and make quilts. Although my work flows in many directions, all of the ideas and creations are connected. I like to make things, to read, to draw and to play outside. The work (and play) I do in one area inspires the work and play in others. Ideas beget ideas. I live in Seattle with my husband Joe Max Emminger and our cat Ruby. My cat and I both like looking at birds, although we have different intentions.