When you're a little bit spoon and little bit fork, where do you go when
the table is set? A funny "multi-cutlery" tale for everyone who has ever
wondered about their place in the world.Spork is neither spoon nor fork
but, rather, a bit of both. His (spoon) mother and (fork) father think
he's perfect just the way he is. Only, Spork stands out. All the other
cutlery belongs with those like themselves, and they all have a specific
purpose. Spork tries fitting in with the spoons, and then with the
forks, but he isn't quite enough like either. Instead, he watches from
the drawer at dinnertime as the others get to play with the food and
then enjoy a nice warm bath in the sink. But one morning, a "messy
thing" arrives. A thing that has obviously never heard of cutlery
customs or table manners. Will Spork finally find his place at the
table?In this unconventional celebration of individuality, Kyo Maclear
has created a humorous "multi-cutlery" tale for everyone who has ever
wondered about their place in the world. The mixed-media artwork by
award-winning illustrator Isabelle Arsenault is high-spirited and
quirky, providing just the right level of mixed-up-ness to the scenes.
Children will appreciate the fun take on the inner lives of cutlery.
This picture book is perfect for discussions of individuality and
acceptance. But most important, it offers a hopeful and positive message
that all of us belong and have a purpose.
