Blue Paint
John, the house painter, is working hard in order to make
some money to buy something he has been dreaming about. He encounters dishonesty, and deception
during his day of earning an honest living. John is disappointed, and doesn’t
realize at first that he has the power to serve up some just deserts! I feel
this book, “Blue Paint”, would be a very special read for children, as it sends
an important message of how they can cleverly show those who are ill willed and
perform hurtful acts, that good over evil, can prevail, and also that there are
ways of dealing with those who are dishonest without resorting to
violence. The book is fun, it takes a
few twists and turns, and the colorful, expressive art work illustrated By
Bonnie Everett Hawkes, pops from the page.
I think children will find this book
clever, and amusing. Liam Maher, the
author of Blue Paint, has also written a number of other books for children; I
feel, all equally compelling in a child’s eye. Check out his other books on
Amazon. You’ll be glad you did.
This book was reviewed by Susan Hornbach, author of
Children’s literature.
John
shares his story of a painting job he had as a young man and the grumpy little
man who came by to trick him out of fifty dollars.
