Christopher Award
Ages 3-7 ( )

A young eraser feels left out when the other school supplies don't find her to be as important. In the end, she is able to prove that she is just as important as the rest of the supplies. ( )

Great illustrations and nice story

This is basically a story about how we take things and people for granted even though everyone and everything plays an important role. Very nicely done. ( )

My wife and I, in the midst of transition to empty nesters, like to read picture books to each other. We have a small sub-project right now where we read ones themed around pencils and erasers. This is the fourth and worst of the bunch. I have no specific complaints other than the main character just rubbed me the wrong way. ( )

What an original idea! We all know that pencils. pens, chalk, rulers, brushes all have use when creating something. But the eraser? But just think – What happens when we make a mistake? What do we reach for? The quiet and humble eraser. Only Ruler and Pencil Sharpener recognize Eraser’s value to the team. They know that Eraser makes everyone look good by cleaning up their mistakes. So what happens when Eraser has had enough and decides to leave? That’s is when they all learn that Eraser is not there just to clean up mistakes. Eraser also helps give everybody a second chance.

This fun-to-read book is absolutely darling. The illustrations are fun to mull over, catching all the little subtleties (i.e., Crayon tells Pencil Sharpener “You make a very fine point.”). These inanimate objects are brought to life and given personalities. Such delight! I chuckled over the use of cute puns – Pencil is sharp but says Eraser has one job – to clean up after him. Tape and Glue can get anyone to stick together.

This very clever book should be in every classroom. It is guaranteed to make children smile. It provides opportunities to discuss messages all children need to hear: the value of self-worth (figuring out what you have to offer) and self-respect, and the importance of second chances.

Perfect for ages 3 - 7 years (but parents will love it too). ( )