Robert and Jerome have great fun on a weekend sleepover. When bedtime comes Jerome is uncomfortable because Robert has a pair of blue pajamas. How does Jerome tell Robert that he's never owned pajamas, and he sleeps in his underwear? Full-color illustrations.
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From Publishers Weekly
In this poignant picture book about economic disparity, the different circumstances of their families do not stand in the way of two boys' friendship. When Robert, the new kid in school, invites his pal Jerome for a weekend sleep-over, Jerome has a terrific?and illuminating?time. Robert lives in a big brownstone, has a TV in his room, eats in fancy restaurants with his parents and wears silky pajamas to bed. Jerome feels uncomfortable thinking about how his family lives in a small apartment and how he's always slept in his underwear, never owning a pair of pajamas. Back at home, Jerome's father puts things in perspective when he tells his son, "This family has its own way of doing things." In his debut, Jackson infuses his well-paced story with a realism and relevance that make a difficult subject easier for young readers to understand. The characters here have a strong sense of identity, which allows them to adapt to different situations and readily accept each other. Soman's warm watercolor portraits provide emotional resonance to the text. His combination of accurate urban landscapes and universal interior settings gives the book added accessibility. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3?Two African American boys from different economic backgrounds forge a friendship. Jerome's family lives in a small apartment with thin walls and a cranky boiler. Robert lives in a brownstone large enough to play running games through the hallways and up and down the stairs. When Jerome spends the night at Robert's house, he is ashamed to admit that he doesn't have a pair of pajamas. Later, his father reassures him that "This family has its own way of doing things," and when Robert comes to visit, he sleeps in his underwear just like Jerome. Two pair of birthday PJs add to the happy ending. The readable text paints a picture of a caring family, featuring loving parents who take the time to explain and reassure. Similar to his high-quality artwork in Angela Johnson's When I Am Old with You (1990) and One of Three (1991, both Orchard), Soman's appealing watercolor illustrations create a realistic urban setting and convey a wide range of emotions. The artist is skilled at depicting expressive facial features, and, looking deeply into one another's eyes, the characters really do seem to be communicating. Despite the hot water problems, Jerome's apartment, with its comfortable clutter, a fluffy gray cat, and homemade artwork tacked up on the walls, is filled with warmth and welcome.?Joy Fleishhacker, New York Public Library
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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