Is this jug really magical? In Mexican American comedian Jesús
Trejo's debut picture book, little Jesús makes a big, funny mistake as
he works alongside his landscaper papá, but father and son find a
heartwarming solution.
Little Jesús is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papá at
the "family business." He loves Papá's cool truck and all the tools he
gets to use. Papá even puts him in charge of the magical water jug,
which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday will
be done. It's a big job, and Jesús wants to do it right. But he just
can't help giving water to an array of thirsty animals--a dog in a
sweater, some very old cats, and a flock of peacocks. Before he knows
it, the magical water jug is empty --but the workday's not over yet!
Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all? This
mischievous tale of a very young comedian's life lesson will warm hearts
and have class clowns, practical jokers, and all high-spirited kids
nodding in sympathy.