Packy the Packrats mother has had enough Its time that he sorts through hisevergrowing collection of trinkets and puts them away. Told in rhyme the textleads th... » 

Packy the Packrats mother has had enough Its time that he sorts through hisevergrowing collection of trinkets and puts them away. Told in rhyme the textleads the reader to participate in the sorting process by categorizing Packyspiles of things according to like characteristics and attributes. The readerresponse is worked into the rhyme building a sense of anticipation. Theillustrations include a humorous subplot about Packys sister who enjoyspilfering some of his things for her own enjoyment. Children will relate to theidea of having a collection of favorite objects and the satisfaction that comesfrom examining and admiring these collectibles. The story promotes andreinforces analogous thinking a critical thinking skill in math science andlife. In the supplemental activity section at the back of the book the readercan explore even more attributes and characteristics of objects includingcolor size texture shape and material. 2008 Moonbeam Gold Award ReadingSkillsLiteracy 2008 Best Book Award Finalist Childrens Educational USABook News «