Roslyn Rutabaga And The Biggest Hole On Earth! (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
-fun book that shows how a little bunny wants to dig the biggest hole on Earth-she encounters problems, such as a worm and a dog, that keep her and distract her from digging-but she persists, and keeps going -i like how the story shows what the bunny is thinking through italics, this way, the students will know those are her thoughts-also, there are labels on maps and symbols such as Chinese letters to symbolize that she wants to dig a hole to China Roslyn woke up in the morning knowing just what she was going to do that day. She was going to dig the biggest hole on earth in her backyard. Over her breakfast of carrot flakes, she told her father about her plan and he thought it was a good one. She just had to be back for lunch. Roslyn careful chose the perfect spot for her hole. But when she started digging there, a worm complained that she was digging up his front yard and should dig somewhere else. She moved near the fence but then a grumpy mole stuck his head out and complained that she was digging up his bedroom. She moved near the lilac bush and started digging again. She dug until she found what she thought was a dinosaur bone! But the dog that had buried it came and told her that she was digging up his stash of bones. Roslyn gave up. She lay in the bottom of the hole. Just as she was despairing, her father arrived with carrot sandwiches to lift her spirits.This book captures a child’s view of the world where the obstacle is not the big idea but the small hurdles on the way to fruition. Gay has written a book about a child with plenty of ideas and energy who is supported by a loving adult. Roslyn is told along the way by everyone except her father that the hole will never be that big, that she will never dig to the South Pole, that she should give up. This is a lesson in perseverance that very nicely concludes before the goal is reached.Gay’s illustrations are delightful. Done in mixed media, they have a wonderful texture to them that is used to great effect to be the underground portion of the illustrations. Complete with rough tears, the paper really captures the grit of the dirt. Gay has also filled the dirt with small touches: worms, carrots, missing socks, leaves, and rocks. It is a pleasure to pore over the illustrations to find the “treasures” underground.A charming story that will inspire readers to follow their heart no matter what other say, this book is appropriate for ages 3-6.
What do You think about Roslyn Rutabaga And The Biggest Hole On Earth! (2010)?
frustrated little girl runs into difficulties trying to dig a big hole...
—dre
I think this is a good choice for kindergarten children with big ideas!
—Laryngospasm
