Green Pants

Reviewed by: Connie Smith - Breakwater School, Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 22, 2018

Review

Jameson can "do almost anything" when he wears his green pants! One day he is invited to be in his cousin Armando's wedding. He is very excited to be in the wedding until his mother tells him he must don a tuxedo. Jameson is conflicted. Jameson wants badly to be in the wedding; however, he wants just as badly to wear his green pants. Jameson's mother tells him that he absolutely "must" wear the black pants with his tuxedo if he is to participate in his cousin's wedding. Jameson struggles greatly with his decision, but in the end comes up with a very clever way to satisfy both his mother's demands and to also be true to himself. A wonderfully simple and straightforward story that makes a great point! This would be a good book to share with children who are experiencing inner conflict. Children may discover that through thoughtfulness, brainstorming and/or just plain clever thinking, that it might be possible to come up with a solution agreeable to all involved. Particularly appropriate for ages 5 to 7 years. Great cartoon like watercolor and pencil illustrations.

Overall Book Score: good