While Mrs. Castle works as an atomic scientist, Mr. Castle takes care of the house and children so efficiently that he soon finds himself with nothing to do until the backyard plum tree gives him an idea.
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From Publishers Weekly
When Mrs. Castle goes to work as an atomic scientist, Mr. Castle assures their children he will care for them and the house. Clarissa, Carlo and even baby Carlo look dubious but their father proves to be a super househusband. The little ones are happy and so is Mrs. Castle when she returns each evening to an orderly home and contented children. They are all ecstatic when Mr. Castle concocts tasty jam from the plum tree in the yard, until his masterpiece fills everything in the house and becomes their steady diet. Mahy, a British Carnegie Medalist, delivers her new story in a merry fashion and ends it with an extra jab to the funny bone, as well as a recipe for the sweet treat. The fun is magnified by Craig's inspired, cartoony illustrations in full color.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3 Mrs. Castle is going to work as an atomic scientist, so Mr. Castle will stay home with the three little Castles. He is an exemplary househusband, cleaning, cooking, gardening and meeting the family at the door with a kiss at the end of the day. One day, this paragon runs out of work; while pondering what to do next, he notices ripe plums falling from the tree behind the house and decides to make jam. As the plums keep falling, he fills vases, glasses and even the teapot. Soon jam becomes a staple in the Castle diet; the surplus is used to stop roof leaks and glue down loose bathroom tiles. The family is growing noticeably rounder and is beginning to have nightmares about jam. At last it is gone. As the family celebrates with a game of cricket, they hear a soft thud on the roofthe plums are ripe again. Charming, soft-colored illustrations filled with round-eyed people help to tell the tale. The nightmare images are particularly effective, humorous and horrid at the same time without being scary. The role reversal of the parents is nicely handled, although Mr. Castle is almost too good to be true. Sure to bring giggles from story hour audiences. Lucy Young Clem, Evansville-Vanderburgh County Public Library, Ind.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Margaret Mahy lives in New Zealand and is internationally acknowledged as one of the most outstanding children's writers today. She is the author of more than two hundred books for children of all ages, two of which have received England's Carnegie Medal and others of which have garnered numerous citations from the American Library Association. She is also the recipient of An Order of New Zealand, the highest honor a citizen can receive. In 2006 she received the Hans Christian Andersen award for her contributions to international children's literature.
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I LOVE this book! I read it as a child; we used to check it out of our local library every week and I've been looking for it for the last few years. Every once in awhile an image from the book hits me. It always makes me want to eat toast and jam. So glad to have finally found it.The pictures and descriptions are vivid and the storyline is unique and interesting. I can't wait to read this book with my child!
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