Fix That Clock, written by Kurt Cyrus, reviewed by Judy Hauser

Summary: The rhyming text and onomatopoeia will create a great read-aloud experience for children. The central point of the book is that a huge clock in a tower must be repaired. It is falling apart so three workers head up the ramp to fix the clock. Even before the workers begin to repair the broken steps leading up to the clock we learn that rats, bats and pigeons have used the broken clock parts as nesting and resting places. Even more critters appear as the clock is being repaired, "Creak-crack-crash! Ripping out the trash. Mice are hiding in the siding..." Children will learn some basics about birds and mammals, tools and what it takes to repair a large object. The illustrations, also by the author, are colorful and bright and are great for moving the story along. This will be a popular book for reading aloud to young children. 

Straight Talk for Librarians: This is a good book for discussions with young children on building, sounds, working together and how something can impact something else.

Also, check out the Mohr librarian reading Fix That Clock.