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The Underwear Salesman: And Other Jobs for Better or Verse

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It seems to me that books for children should be written and illustrated by children, and I wanted a book that would look like that. This comes close.

While children are often asked what they would like to do when they grow up, the answer may not come as easily as the question. The possibilities seem endless and the time so far away. What better than a light-hearted book of poetry to help children start thinking about a wide range of occupations, from the relatively well-known -- such as plumbers, fashion designers, and librarians -- to the fairly obscure -- including belly dancers, skyscraper window washers, and yes, even underwear salespersons.

This wonderfully creative book stands apart from other books about jobs not only because the ideas are completely communicated through verse, but also because the art work embraces the poetry in an entirely different way on every page. The Underwear Salesman gets high marks for using humor and rich artistic content to tell children about some of the jobs that may await them in the future.

Have you ever thought of what you want to be when you grow up? Or, if you are already grown up, you might want to read a zany little poem about your chosen occupation. There are all kinds of occupations, but this book gives us a unique perspective on them. In this book you will be able to take an amusing look at everything from an acrobat and a belly dancer to the paleontologist and the ventriloquist. Some are short `n some are long, but the are ALL fun!

Bathroom Attendant

Toilet's spiffy,
Sink's a shrine,
Mirrors sparkle,
Floors all shine.
I treat you
Like a VIP
You treat me
With a T-I-P.

This book is soooo funny! I giggled, chuckled and gave off a few hearty laughs over my favorites in this book. They are very original the author must have had a pad of paper on hand at all times to capture his inspiration, which must have come often, to make these rhymes so much fun. The art work changed to suit the occupation and was everything from a mix of collage to watercolor. I enjoyed them all, but I do think youngsters will be wowed by the selection of boxers and briefs the underwear salesman has to offer!