Terrific Trio: Book 3
Picture Book: The Busiest Street in
Town
Author: Mara
Rockliff
Illustrator:
Sarah McMenemy
Summary:
Rushmore Boulevard, where Agatha May Walker lives, is the busiest street in town. When she attempts to visit Eulalie Scruggs, who lives on the other
side of Rushmore, the traffic won’t allow her to cross. Determined to reclaim her street, Agatha
parks a chair in the middle of the street. To appease the drivers, she brings her homemade ginger snaps, initially intended for Eulalie. Soon her
friend joins her with a card table and a Parcheesi set. Their version of
passive resistance works, and soon passersby are stopping for a chat and a
cookie. Meanwhile, other neighbors join in, sharing their gifts. Eventually, Rushmore
is so transformed that it is given a new name: Walker Road.
Hanna’s Comments: This is the 3rd book in the PBT Terrific Trio
featuring books in which communities become more engaged due to unforeseen
circumstances. This is the most ridiculous of the 3 though it is quite charming
and funny. You get the sense that these two women want the whole world to stop
by for a chat and a ginger snap. If only we could!
Publisher & Date of Publication: Knopf, 2009
Age & Grade Appropriateness: 3 and up, Pre and up
# of Pages:
40
Available in Spanish? Not at present
Formats other than Book: Tablet
PBT Category:
Post 2K
PBT Topics this Book Connects with: action, adaptation/assimilation, aging, belonging,
bonds/connections, bravery/courage, challenges, change, choices/decisions,
commitment, communication, community, companionship, difficulties,
disabilities/handicaps/limitations, home,
image of God, intercession, joy, leadership/servant leadership, mission, neighbors,
neighborhood, non-violence/peaceful resistance, obstacles, participation, power,
presence, problems/problem solving, purpose, rebellion, renewal/restoration,
risking, Sabbath, sacrifice, safety, satisfaction, surprise, tolerance, transformation,
treasure, unity
Scripture Connections: scriptures about the Sabbath
Idea(s) for Application: All 3 of these Terrific Triplet books could be used
in a lesson on Sabbath.
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