My Apron

An eight-year-old boy watches his Uncle Adam plaster a chimney and becomes captivated by the sturdy work apron his uncle wears. His aunt stitches him his own apron, and the boy spends several days assisting his uncle, learning the basics of plastering while sharing the pride of a job completed together. Written for beginning readers, the simple, friendly text is accompanied by bright, geometric illustrations that echo the warmth of the relationship and the satisfaction of a child's first real task.