Nothing to Do by Douglas Wood, illustrated by Wendy Halperin 2006All parents have heard the phrase, "There's nothing to do", and Wood's story suggests antidotes to this dilemma. The enticing activities mentioned include building a toy ship, watching ants at work, or catching fireflies. The text encourages us to not be bothered by "white, empty spaces on the calendar."
The multitude of images presented in soft watercolors by Halperin cause us to pause and examine closely. There is magic in the small, childlike experiences of everyday, and this sweet story reminds us to slow down.
Appropriate for ages 3-8
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