Lucky for John the neighbor lady as well as his boss are smarter than the grumpy man. John finishes his task, the boss does a trick of his own and gets John’s money back.

I enjoyed reading Blue Paint. It is a fun little tale sure to appeal to kids.

The dilemma faced by John as the grumpy man works his dirty trick moves Little Readers to the edge of their chairs.

While the vocabulary used is a tad difficult for most emergent readers, strong readers in grades 3 and 4 will be able to read most of vocabulary without problem.  The tale itself and the wonderful illustrations  keep students  enthralled. This is a read to for the younger set in grades K - 1, and is a read with some help for older kids.  Blue Paint is a read alone with strong readers in grades 4, 5, 6.

Blue Paint is a book I used in my own Osage County, OK   classroom. The possibilities for discussion offered in the narrative as John faces the dishonest man, learns he has been tricked and ultimately comes out ahead is something children will enjoy, discuss, and offer ideas on how to handle those who would trick them.

Blue Paint will fit well in the home library, in the classroom and as a tool for home-schoolers.

Entertaining read, happy to recommend.

Reviewed by: Molly's Reviews   molly martin

20+ years classroom teacher

 Genre: Children’s

Author: . Liam Maher

Pages  20

Line/Publisher Writers Exchange ePublishing

Release Date: .2003

ISBN: 1616332905

ISBN 13  978 1616332907