The Four Thieves and Jamie (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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In this comical story full of mischief and misunderstandings, a small boy draws the map for an elaborate bank heist. What could possibly go wrong?

Four of the worst thieves in town are planning their next robbery. That is, four thieves plus Jamie, their nephew. Jamie isn't thief material. He's always too ... distracted. But he does like to draw, so they put him in charge of drawing the map to the bank vault. At least, they think Jamie has drawn a map to the vault. Unfortunately, though, it leads them to one wrong place after another and, eventually, straight into the arms of the police! Clearly the "distracted" Jamie wasn't up to the map-making job. Is there something else his talents are perfect for instead?

Award-winning author-illustrator Guilherme Karsten's fun picture book is a sly and silly celebration of following your own path. What the thieves see as Jamie's distraction is actually his artistic nature, which is why - as his family members spend time in prison - Jamie becomes a successful artist. The humorous plot together with the quirky, eye-catching illustrations make this a delightful choice for a read-aloud. Children will also enjoy exploring the details in the spreads showing the thieves' hilarious mix-ups and mishaps as they maneuver through underground tunnels, perfect for enhancing their visual literacy. This book would make an entertaining teaching tool for lessons on what it means to be independent, to be an artist and to be true to yourself. It also playfully underscores the importance of clear communication.