In a Jar by Deborah Marcero
Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers on January 21, 2020
ISBN: 0525514597
Pages: 40
Genres: Animals, Fantasy
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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What can you catch in a jar? In Maine, fireflies and other insects are popular in the summer. But can you catch a sunset, or the smell of spring or the sound of the ocean? Llewellyn and Evelyn do! Until the sad day Evelyn moves away… and they discover a unique way to stay in touch.

My favorite line: “With Evelyn gone, Llewellyn’s heart felt like an empty jar.”

Llewellyn and his friends resemble rabbits from the world of Richard Scarry, but the backgrounds give the reader a chance to pause and enjoy the lovely scenery or Llewellyn’s vast and growing collection of jars. Various colored leaves adorn the end paper, and don’t forget to peek under the dust jacket!

Recommended as a pre-read to a nature walk, but you may want to brainstorm ways to catch nature other than in glass jars.

Reviewed by Lynn Mayer, Retired Librarian, Old Town Elementary School, Old Town