Traction Man

Title: Traction Man

Author: Mini Grey

Picture Book #4

Traction Man is a story about an action super-hero that arrives as a Christmas gift for a special little boy. With Traction Man, this little boy goes on many amazing adventures. Whether he is fighting off evil pillows, going deep sea diving while cleaning the dishes, or saving the Barbies in the garden – Traction Man is the guy to do it. After all, it’s all in a day’s work.

I was pleasantly surprised by this picture book and can’t wait to read more from this author. With this book, she effortlessly captures what is inside the mind of a child while he plays and that is truly magical. She is able to turn everyday situations into an adventure and keep the reader on the edge of their seat wondering what will happen next. I see the male students in my classroom particularly connecting to this book and enjoying the exciting atmosphere it creates. Not to mention - the illustrations in this book are wonderful! The colors literally pop off of the page and they tell a story all of their own helping the readers immerse themselves into the story headfirst. 

I would definitely recommend this book to other teachers and their students. I think it is a fun book that is sure to excite the mind of any reader. Playing is what children do best and this story captures the very essence of this statement. Traction Man is sure to be a hero in your classroom library.