No Fair!

by Jacob Grant

Overview

A big-hearted story about fairness and father-son love by the author-illustrator of No Pants!

Pablo and his dad are ready for a fun day together at the farmer’s market–what’s better than a bike ride, doughnuts, and hot apple cider? But Pablo's dad says that everything Pablo picks out is too big for him. It’s just no fair! What if he was in charge and his dad was the kid, Pablo wonders. And his dad stops to think about it, too.

This light-hearted but thoughtful look at fairness introduces a important subject that everyone encounters throughout their lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593117699
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	03/14/2023
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.94(w) x 10.31(h) x 0.36(d)
Lexile:	AD430L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Jacob Grant knows that lots of things in life aren't fair, but it's still hard to explain that to his children . . . which is why he wrote this book. He's still not sure fairness can be explained, but he had fun trying!
Other books he has written and illustrated include No Pants!, Bear Meets Bear, and Little Bird's Bad Word. Jacob and his family live in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about Jacob and his books at jacobgrantbooks.com.

Editorial Reviews

"The artwork, a mix of charcoal, crayon, pencil, cut paper, and digital enhancements, creates a welcoming feel that is both modern and classic. . . . Delightful guidance for little ones singing the “That’s not fair!” blues." —Kirkus

From the Publisher

2022-11-16
Sometimes life just isn’t fair!

When Pablo and his father (both tan-skinned with brown hair) visit the market, Pablo is quick to point out all the things that are unfair, from him losing their bike race because his bike is smaller (and because he’s got to wrangle the family dog) to his not being allowed to select the items that they’re planning to buy. Pablo’s father tries to be reasonable, but each new task seems to bring on the same refrain: “NO FAIR!” Finally, at the end of the market trip, Pablo and his father reward themselves with doughnuts—with Pablo taking the larger of the two. The premise will be a familiar one in many households with young readers who are ready to assert their independence, and readers of all ages may see themselves—and their struggles—related in the tale. The artwork, a mix of charcoal, crayon, pencil, cut paper, and digital enhancements, creates a welcoming feel that is both modern and classic. Caregivers, educators, and librarians will find this a useful story when addressing issues of fairness, and storytellers will have fun voicing the protagonists and bringing both of them to life for groups. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

Delightful guidance for little ones singing the “That’s not fair!” blues. (Picture book. 4-6)

Kirkus Reviews