Bruno the Tailor [Hardcover]

Lars Klinting (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

Bruno the beaver, a tailor, sews a new apron by taking his measurements, drawing a pattern, and beginning step-by-step to cut, baste and sew. Includes apron pattern.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Part story book, part vocabulary builder and part how-to, Klinting's slender but zippy volume brings back the unquestionably busy beaver of Bruno the Carpenter. Here Bruno sets out to make himself a new apron, a task he performs methodically and successfully, despite a few minor mishaps that are easily resolved: he learns to be more careful after pricking himself with a needle and handily shortens and hems his apron when he discovers it's too long. Punctuating his crisp, simple narrative with empathetic exclamations ("Ouch!"; "Oh dear!"), the Swedish author/artist effortlessly involves readers in his protagonist's efforts while increasing the tale's appeal as a read-aloud. His watercolor and colored-pencil art invests Bruno with a magnetic personality; whether the beaver is biting his tongue in concentration or grinning at the comforts of his washtub turned bathtub, his expressions are just right. Alongside illustrations affably chronicling Bruno's steady progress, labeled pictures identify the materials and tools used to complete his project. And for eager beavers interested in following suit, the book concludes with a handful of sewing tips and a small-scale apron pattern. Ages 3-7.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-Bruno, first introduced to American readers in Bruno the Carpenter (Holt, 1996), decides to make himself a new apron. First he must find some suitable fabric in his messy sewing room. Next, he washes the cloth, hangs it up to dry, then irons it carefully. The beaver then takes his measurements, makes his pattern, pins it to the fabric, and cuts out the garment. He bastes all seams and pockets into place, then sews the apron on the sewing machine. Bruno is very proud of his work. The excellent colored-pencil and watercolor illustrations depict a lovable, earnest beaver in the ups and downs of his project. All the items and sewing tools that he needs are clearly depicted. The pattern is also given so that readers may make their own. Special tips are included (with illustrations) on finishing edges, sewing pockets, basting, and prewashing the fabric. Anyone who has done sewing will appreciate this clear-cut presentation. Children will also love Bruno and enjoy this story on its own even if they are not likely to do any tailoring.
Anne Parker, Milton Public Library, MA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805045007
• ISBN-13: 978-0805045000
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #976,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is informative and fun., June 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bruno the Tailor (Hardcover)

Reading this book makes you want to sew an apron, regardless of whether you have any sewing experience. The character is skillful. He prepares the cloth, measures, and plans construction of his apron. Bruno shows that it is important to be careful with needles. He bleeds a little but quickly recovers from a needle stick and goes on with his work. The drawings are cute but also detailed. The picture of Bruno's workshop shows a must-see, beaver-shaped dress form toward the back of the room!